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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,988.56, 180,667.32 and 98,845.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,988.56, 180,667.32 and 98,845.68 is: 147,602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,988.56 : 180,667.32 = 98,845.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,988.56/180,667.32 = 98,845.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,988.56x = 180,667.32 × 98,845.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,988.56x = 17,858,184,099.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858,184,099.18/120,988.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,602.25

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