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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,852.60, 181,278.90 and 120,852.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,852.60, 181,278.90 and 120,852.60 is: 181,278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,852.60 : 181,278.90 = 120,852.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,852.60/181,278.90 = 120,852.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,852.60x = 181,278.90 × 120,852.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,852.60x = 21,908,026,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,908,026,390.14/120,852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,278.90

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