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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,871.29, 181,306.92 and 45,974.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,871.29, 181,306.92 and 45,974.14 is: 68,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,871.29 : 181,306.92 = 45,974.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,871.29/181,306.92 = 45,974.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,871.29x = 181,306.92 × 45,974.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,871.29x = 8,335,429,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,335,429,723.05/120,871.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,961.20

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