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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,976.42, 181,330.17 and 91,298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,976.42, 181,330.17 and 91,298.02 is: 136,845.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,976.42 : 181,330.17 = 91,298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,976.42/181,330.17 = 91,298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,976.42x = 181,330.17 × 91,298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,976.42x = 16,555,085,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,555,085,487.26/120,976.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,845.56

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