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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,977.60, 169,543.60 and 120,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,977.60, 169,543.60 and 120,977.60 is: 169,543.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,977.60 : 169,543.60 = 120,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,977.60/169,543.60 = 120,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,977.60x = 169,543.60 × 120,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,977.60x = 20,510,977,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,510,977,823.36/120,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,543.60

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