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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,776.38, 180,351.27 and 98,633.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,776.38, 180,351.27 and 98,633.68 is: 147,286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,776.38 : 180,351.27 = 98,633.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,776.38/180,351.27 = 98,633.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,776.38x = 180,351.27 × 98,633.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,776.38x = 17,788,708,959.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,788,708,959.61/120,776.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,286.32

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