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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,000.80, 180,001.20 and 99,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,000.80, 180,001.20 and 99,005.60 is: 148,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,000.80 : 180,001.20 = 99,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,000.80/180,001.20 = 99,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,000.80x = 180,001.20 × 99,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,000.80x = 17,821,126,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,821,126,806.72/120,000.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,508.40

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