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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,904.67, 181,356.77 and 32,158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,904.67, 181,356.77 and 32,158.27 is: 48,237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,904.67 : 181,356.77 = 32,158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,904.67/181,356.77 = 32,158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,904.67x = 181,356.77 × 32,158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,904.67x = 5,832,119,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,119,975.99/120,904.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,237.34

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