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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,816.78, 181,178.97 and 39,744.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,816.78, 181,178.97 and 39,744.95 is: 59,602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,816.78 : 181,178.97 = 39,744.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,816.78/181,178.97 = 39,744.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,816.78x = 181,178.97 × 39,744.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,816.78x = 7,200,948,197.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200,948,197.81/120,816.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,602.22

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