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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,171.56, 180,202.64 and 63,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,171.56, 180,202.64 and 63,997.24 is: 95,966.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,171.56 : 180,202.64 = 63,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,171.56/180,202.64 = 63,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,171.56x = 180,202.64 × 63,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,171.56x = 11,532,471,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,532,471,600.71/120,171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,966.73

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