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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,802.88, 180,390.80 and 98,660.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,802.88, 180,390.80 and 98,660.18 is: 147,325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,802.88 : 180,390.80 = 98,660.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,802.88/180,390.80 = 98,660.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,802.88x = 180,390.80 × 98,660.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,802.88x = 17,797,388,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,797,388,798.34/120,802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,325.87

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