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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,709.80, 180,992.70 and 73,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,709.80, 180,992.70 and 73,996.20 is: 110,950.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,709.80 : 180,992.70 = 73,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,709.80/180,992.70 = 73,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,709.80x = 180,992.70 × 73,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,709.80x = 13,392,772,027.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,392,772,027.74/120,709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,950.16

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