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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,276.09, 180,553.89 and 70,391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,276.09, 180,553.89 and 70,391.98 is: 105,669.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,276.09 : 180,553.89 = 70,391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,276.09/180,553.89 = 70,391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,276.09x = 180,553.89 × 70,391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,276.09x = 12,709,546,303.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,709,546,303.46/120,276.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,669.77

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