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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,780.88, 180,357.98 and 98,638.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,780.88, 180,357.98 and 98,638.18 is: 147,293.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,780.88 : 180,357.98 = 98,638.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,780.88/180,357.98 = 98,638.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,780.88x = 180,357.98 × 98,638.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,780.88x = 17,790,182,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,790,182,895.68/120,780.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,293.04

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