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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,102.22, 180,093.75 and 70,194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,102.22, 180,093.75 and 70,194.88 is: 105,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,102.22 : 180,093.75 = 70,194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,102.22/180,093.75 = 70,194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,102.22x = 180,093.75 × 70,194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,102.22x = 12,641,659,170
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,641,659,170/120,102.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,257.50

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