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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,082.86, 180,237.15 and 60,960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,082.86, 180,237.15 and 60,960.96 is: 91,498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,082.86 : 180,237.15 = 60,960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,082.86/180,237.15 = 60,960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,082.86x = 180,237.15 × 60,960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,082.86x = 10,987,429,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,987,429,691.66/120,082.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,498.73

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