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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,944.72, 166,985.16 and 108,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,944.72, 166,985.16 and 108,158.24 is: 149,331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,944.72 : 166,985.16 = 108,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,944.72/166,985.16 = 108,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,944.72x = 166,985.16 × 108,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,944.72x = 18,060,821,011.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060,821,011.72/120,944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,331.21

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