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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,223.09, 171,534.42 and 120,206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,223.09, 171,534.42 and 120,206.15 is: 165,987.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,223.09 : 171,534.42 = 120,206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,223.09/171,534.42 = 120,206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,223.09x = 171,534.42 × 120,206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,223.09x = 20,619,491,363.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,619,491,363.01/124,223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,987.59

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