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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,814.14, 181,207.33 and 32,074.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,814.14, 181,207.33 and 32,074.59 is: 48,108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,814.14 : 181,207.33 = 32,074.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,814.14/181,207.33 = 32,074.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,814.14x = 181,207.33 × 32,074.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,814.14x = 5,812,151,414.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,812,151,414.09/120,814.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,108.20

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