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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,872.36, 181,292.88 and 32,133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,872.36, 181,292.88 and 32,133.08 is: 48,195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,872.36 : 181,292.88 = 32,133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,872.36/181,292.88 = 32,133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,872.36x = 181,292.88 × 32,133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,872.36x = 5,825,498,616.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825,498,616.47/120,872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,195.46

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