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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,738.45, 169,383.75 and 120,738.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,738.45, 169,383.75 and 120,738.45 is: 169,383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,738.45 : 169,383.75 = 120,738.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,738.45/169,383.75 = 120,738.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,738.45x = 169,383.75 × 120,738.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,738.45x = 20,451,131,430.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,451,131,430.19/120,738.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,383.75

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