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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,565.43, 180,811.21 and 83,364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,565.43, 180,811.21 and 83,364.56 is: 125,021.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,565.43 : 180,811.21 = 83,364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,565.43/180,811.21 = 83,364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,565.43x = 180,811.21 × 83,364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,565.43x = 15,073,247,801.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073,247,801.09/120,565.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,021.31

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