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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,867.88, 181,239.51 and 54,250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,867.88, 181,239.51 and 54,250.90 is: 81,348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,867.88 : 181,239.51 = 54,250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,867.88/181,239.51 = 54,250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,867.88x = 181,239.51 × 54,250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,867.88x = 9,832,406,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,832,406,533.06/120,867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,348.38

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