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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,021.80, 180,032.70 and 97,860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,021.80, 180,032.70 and 97,860.20 is: 146,790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,021.80 : 180,032.70 = 97,860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,021.80/180,032.70 = 97,860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,021.80x = 180,032.70 × 97,860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,021.80x = 17,618,036,028.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,618,036,028.54/120,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,790.30

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