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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,775.13, 180,349.40 and 98,632.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,775.13, 180,349.40 and 98,632.43 is: 147,284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,775.13 : 180,349.40 = 98,632.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,775.13/180,349.40 = 98,632.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,775.13x = 180,349.40 × 98,632.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,775.13x = 17,788,299,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,788,299,571.04/120,775.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,284.46

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