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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,869.70, 181,304.55 and 93,221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,869.70, 181,304.55 and 93,221.70 is: 139,832.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,869.70 : 181,304.55 = 93,221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,869.70/181,304.55 = 93,221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,869.70x = 181,304.55 × 93,221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,869.70x = 16,901,518,368.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,901,518,368.74/120,869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,832.55

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