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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,778.88, 180,354.99 and 98,636.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,778.88, 180,354.99 and 98,636.18 is: 147,290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,778.88 : 180,354.99 = 98,636.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,778.88/180,354.99 = 98,636.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,778.88x = 180,354.99 × 98,636.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,778.88x = 17,789,527,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,789,527,257.54/120,778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,290.05

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