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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,006.24, 165,618.72 and 69,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,006.24, 165,618.72 and 69,702 is: 96,194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,006.24 : 165,618.72 = 69,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,006.24/165,618.72 = 69,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,006.24x = 165,618.72 × 69,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,006.24x = 11,543,956,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,543,956,021.44/120,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,194.63

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