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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,792.80, 181,016.40 and 83,813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,792.80, 181,016.40 and 83,813.60 is: 125,600.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,792.80 : 181,016.40 = 83,813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,792.80/181,016.40 = 83,813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,792.80x = 181,016.40 × 83,813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,792.80x = 15,171,636,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,636,143.04/120,792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,600.50

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