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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,972.42, 181,324.17 and 91,294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,972.42, 181,324.17 and 91,294.02 is: 136,839.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,972.42 : 181,324.17 = 91,294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,972.42/181,324.17 = 91,294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,972.42x = 181,324.17 × 91,294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,972.42x = 16,553,812,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,553,812,402.46/120,972.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,839.56

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