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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,891.60, 193,337.40 and 120,143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,891.60, 193,337.40 and 120,143.60 is: 180,215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,891.60 : 193,337.40 = 120,143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,891.60/193,337.40 = 120,143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,891.60x = 193,337.40 × 120,143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,891.60x = 23,228,251,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,228,251,250.64/128,891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,215.40

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