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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,472.80, 189,709.20 and 120,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,472.80, 189,709.20 and 120,640.80 is: 180,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,472.80 : 189,709.20 = 120,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,472.80/189,709.20 = 120,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,472.80x = 189,709.20 × 120,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,472.80x = 22,886,669,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,886,669,655.36/126,472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,961.20

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