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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,348.80, 180,523.20 and 86,523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,348.80, 180,523.20 and 86,523.20 is: 129,784.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,348.80 : 180,523.20 = 86,523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,348.80/180,523.20 = 86,523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,348.80x = 180,523.20 × 86,523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,348.80x = 15,619,444,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,619,444,938.24/120,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,784.80

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