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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,170.66, 180,098.30 and 88,432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,170.66, 180,098.30 and 88,432.16 is: 132,532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,170.66 : 180,098.30 = 88,432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,170.66/180,098.30 = 88,432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,170.66x = 180,098.30 × 88,432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,170.66x = 15,926,481,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,926,481,001.92/120,170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,532.20

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