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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,013.80, 180,020.70 and 96,685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,013.80, 180,020.70 and 96,685.80 is: 145,028.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,013.80 : 180,020.70 = 96,685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,013.80/180,020.70 = 96,685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,013.80x = 180,020.70 × 96,685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,013.80x = 17,405,445,396.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405,445,396.06/120,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,028.70

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