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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,053.13, 171,209.67 and 120,675.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,053.13, 171,209.67 and 120,675.58 is: 166,548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,053.13 : 171,209.67 = 120,675.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,053.13/171,209.67 = 120,675.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,053.13x = 171,209.67 × 120,675.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,053.13x = 20,660,826,228.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,660,826,228.86/124,053.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,548.21

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