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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,867.20, 181,300.80 and 93,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,867.20, 181,300.80 and 93,219.20 is: 139,828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,867.20 : 181,300.80 = 93,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,867.20/181,300.80 = 93,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,867.20x = 181,300.80 × 93,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,867.20x = 16,900,715,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,900,715,535.36/120,867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,828.80

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