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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,866.42, 181,237.38 and 54,249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,866.42, 181,237.38 and 54,249.44 is: 81,346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,866.42 : 181,237.38 = 54,249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,866.42/181,237.38 = 54,249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,866.42x = 181,237.38 × 54,249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,866.42x = 9,832,026,372.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,832,026,372.07/120,866.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,346.22

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