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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,823.02, 181,233.36 and 73,451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,823.02, 181,233.36 and 73,451.25 is: 110,176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,823.02 : 181,233.36 = 73,451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,823.02/181,233.36 = 73,451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,823.02x = 181,233.36 × 73,451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,823.02x = 13,311,816,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,311,816,833.70/120,823.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,176.16

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