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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,816.60, 180,879.30 and 120,816.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,816.60, 180,879.30 and 120,816.60 is: 180,879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,816.60 : 180,879.30 = 120,816.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,816.60/180,879.30 = 120,816.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,816.60x = 180,879.30 × 120,816.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,816.60x = 21,853,222,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,853,222,036.38/120,816.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,879.30

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