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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,971.56, 180,642.05 and 98,828.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,971.56, 180,642.05 and 98,828.68 is: 147,576.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,971.56 : 180,642.05 = 98,828.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,971.56/180,642.05 = 98,828.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,971.56x = 180,642.05 × 98,828.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,971.56x = 17,852,615,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,852,615,353.99/120,971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,576.96

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