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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,995.92, 181,473.36 and 32,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,995.92, 181,473.36 and 32,258.80 is: 48,382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,995.92 : 181,473.36 = 32,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,995.92/181,473.36 = 32,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,995.92x = 181,473.36 × 32,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,995.92x = 5,854,112,825.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,854,112,825.57/120,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,382.73

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