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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,867.12, 166,847.77 and 81,584.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,867.12, 166,847.77 and 81,584.61 is: 112,621.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,867.12 : 166,847.77 = 81,584.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,867.12/166,847.77 = 81,584.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,867.12x = 166,847.77 × 81,584.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,867.12x = 13,612,210,255.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,612,210,255.50/120,867.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,621.29

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