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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,226.60, 179,994.30 and 73,570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,226.60, 179,994.30 and 73,570.60 is: 110,144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,226.60 : 179,994.30 = 73,570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,226.60/179,994.30 = 73,570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,226.60x = 179,994.30 × 73,570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,226.60x = 13,242,288,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,242,288,647.58/120,226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,144.42

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