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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,271.62, 166,111.90 and 81,965.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,271.62, 166,111.90 and 81,965.10 is: 113,205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,271.62 : 166,111.90 = 81,965.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,271.62/166,111.90 = 81,965.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,271.62x = 166,111.90 × 81,965.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,271.62x = 13,615,378,494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,615,378,494.69/120,271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,205.25

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