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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,190, 179,915.94 and 75,608.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,190, 179,915.94 and 75,608.01 is: 113,179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,190 : 179,915.94 = 75,608.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,190/179,915.94 = 75,608.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,190x = 179,915.94 × 75,608.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,190x = 13,603,086,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,603,086,190.68/120,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,179.85

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