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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,233.30, 186,130.35 and 120,122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,233.30, 186,130.35 and 120,122.10 is: 179,970.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,233.30 : 186,130.35 = 120,122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,233.30/186,130.35 = 120,122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,233.30x = 186,130.35 × 120,122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,233.30x = 22,358,368,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358,368,515.74/124,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,970.82

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