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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,270.76, 165,863.99 and 103,269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,270.76, 165,863.99 and 103,269.67 is: 142,417.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,270.76 : 165,863.99 = 103,269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,270.76/165,863.99 = 103,269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,270.76x = 165,863.99 × 103,269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,270.76x = 17,128,719,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,128,719,355.70/120,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,417.99

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