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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,870.74, 181,305.88 and 32,124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,870.74, 181,305.88 and 32,124.24 is: 48,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,870.74 : 181,305.88 = 32,124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,870.74/181,305.88 = 32,124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,870.74x = 181,305.88 × 32,124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,870.74x = 5,824,313,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,824,313,602.53/120,870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,186.30

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