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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,882.96, 181,251.04 and 46,008.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,882.96, 181,251.04 and 46,008.16 is: 68,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,882.96 : 181,251.04 = 46,008.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,882.96/181,251.04 = 46,008.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,882.96x = 181,251.04 × 46,008.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,882.96x = 8,339,026,848.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,339,026,848.49/120,882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,984.30

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