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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,780.87, 166,682.39 and 69,791.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,780.87, 166,682.39 and 69,791.91 is: 96,315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,780.87 : 166,682.39 = 69,791.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,780.87/166,682.39 = 69,791.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,780.87x = 166,682.39 × 69,791.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,780.87x = 11,633,081,780.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,633,081,780.03/120,780.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,315.60

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