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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,612.56, 180,924.52 and 99,513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,612.56, 180,924.52 and 99,513.50 is: 149,274.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,612.56 : 180,924.52 = 99,513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,612.56/180,924.52 = 99,513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,612.56x = 180,924.52 × 99,513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,612.56x = 18,004,432,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,004,432,221.02/120,612.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,274.94

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