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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,007.40, 180,011.10 and 100,470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,007.40, 180,011.10 and 100,470.20 is: 150,705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,007.40 : 180,011.10 = 100,470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,007.40/180,011.10 = 100,470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,007.40x = 180,011.10 × 100,470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,007.40x = 18,085,751,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,085,751,219.22/120,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,705.30

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