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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,007.20, 180,010.80 and 96,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,007.20, 180,010.80 and 96,679.20 is: 145,018.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,007.20 : 180,010.80 = 96,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,007.20/180,010.80 = 96,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,007.20x = 180,010.80 × 96,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,007.20x = 17,403,300,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,403,300,135.36/120,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,018.80

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