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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,947.91, 181,398.17 and 114,946.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,947.91, 181,398.17 and 114,946.89 is: 172,397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,947.91 : 181,398.17 = 114,946.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,947.91/181,398.17 = 114,946.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,947.91x = 181,398.17 × 114,946.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,947.91x = 20,851,155,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,851,155,493.19/120,947.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,397.82

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