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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,285.66, 180,427.68 and 94,012.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,285.66, 180,427.68 and 94,012.50 is: 141,018.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,285.66 : 180,427.68 = 94,012.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,285.66/180,427.68 = 94,012.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,285.66x = 180,427.68 × 94,012.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,285.66x = 16,962,457,266
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,962,457,266/120,285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,018.12

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