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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,913.46, 181,369.97 and 32,166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,913.46, 181,369.97 and 32,166.96 is: 48,250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,913.46 : 181,369.97 = 32,166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,913.46/181,369.97 = 32,166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,913.46x = 181,369.97 × 32,166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,913.46x = 5,834,120,409.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834,120,409.36/120,913.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,250.38

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