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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,007.30, 180,010.95 and 97,845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,007.30, 180,010.95 and 97,845.70 is: 146,768.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,007.30 : 180,010.95 = 97,845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,007.30/180,010.95 = 97,845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,007.30x = 180,010.95 × 97,845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,007.30x = 17,613,297,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,613,297,410.42/120,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,768.55

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