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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,008.80, 180,013.20 and 97,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,008.80, 180,013.20 and 97,847.20 is: 146,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,008.80 : 180,013.20 = 97,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,008.80/180,013.20 = 97,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,008.80x = 180,013.20 × 97,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,008.80x = 17,613,787,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,613,787,583.04/120,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,770.80

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