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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,006.20, 180,009.30 and 96,678.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,006.20, 180,009.30 and 96,678.20 is: 145,017.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,006.20 : 180,009.30 = 96,678.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,006.20/180,009.30 = 96,678.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,006.20x = 180,009.30 × 96,678.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,006.20x = 17,402,975,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,402,975,107.26/120,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,017.30

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