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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,808.98, 181,199.38 and 32,069.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,808.98, 181,199.38 and 32,069.38 is: 48,100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,808.98 : 181,199.38 = 32,069.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,808.98/181,199.38 = 32,069.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,808.98x = 181,199.38 × 32,069.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,808.98x = 5,810,951,772.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,810,951,772.98/120,808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,100.33

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