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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,781.35, 180,358.67 and 98,638.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,781.35, 180,358.67 and 98,638.65 is: 147,293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,781.35 : 180,358.67 = 98,638.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,781.35/180,358.67 = 98,638.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,781.35x = 180,358.67 × 98,638.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,781.35x = 17,790,335,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,790,335,724.60/120,781.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,293.73

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