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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,852.80, 181,279.20 and 120,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,852.80, 181,279.20 and 120,852.80 is: 181,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,852.80 : 181,279.20 = 120,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,852.80/181,279.20 = 120,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,852.80x = 181,279.20 × 120,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,852.80x = 21,908,098,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,908,098,901.76/120,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,279.20

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