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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,835.80, 181,253.70 and 120,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,835.80, 181,253.70 and 120,835.80 is: 181,253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,835.80 : 181,253.70 = 120,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,835.80/181,253.70 = 120,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,835.80x = 181,253.70 × 120,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,835.80x = 21,901,935,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,901,935,842.46/120,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,253.70

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