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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,475.62, 179,922.40 and 96,819.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,475.62, 179,922.40 and 96,819.17 is: 144,593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,475.62 : 179,922.40 = 96,819.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,475.62/179,922.40 = 96,819.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,475.62x = 179,922.40 × 96,819.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,475.62x = 17,419,936,290.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,419,936,290.75/120,475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,593.04

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