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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,854.70, 181,282.05 and 83,529.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,854.70, 181,282.05 and 83,529.90 is: 125,294.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,854.70 : 181,282.05 = 83,529.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,854.70/181,282.05 = 83,529.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,854.70x = 181,282.05 × 83,529.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,854.70x = 15,142,471,508.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,142,471,508.30/120,854.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,294.85

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