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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,975.60, 169,540.80 and 120,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,975.60, 169,540.80 and 120,975.60 is: 169,540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,975.60 : 169,540.80 = 120,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,975.60/169,540.80 = 120,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,975.60x = 169,540.80 × 120,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,975.60x = 20,510,300,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,510,300,004.48/120,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,540.80

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