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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,842.70, 181,177.65 and 54,228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,842.70, 181,177.65 and 54,228.30 is: 81,303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,842.70 : 181,177.65 = 54,228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,842.70/181,177.65 = 54,228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,842.70x = 181,177.65 × 54,228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,842.70x = 9,824,955,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,824,955,957.50/120,842.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,303.68

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