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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,109.74, 180,317.70 and 97,966.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,109.74, 180,317.70 and 97,966.32 is: 147,074.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,109.74 : 180,317.70 = 97,966.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,109.74/180,317.70 = 97,966.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,109.74x = 180,317.70 × 97,966.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,109.74x = 17,665,061,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665,061,499.86/120,109.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,074.35

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