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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,716.20, 206,574.30 and 120,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,716.20, 206,574.30 and 120,220.20 is: 180,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,716.20 : 206,574.30 = 120,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,716.20/206,574.30 = 120,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,716.20x = 206,574.30 × 120,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,716.20x = 24,834,403,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,834,403,660.86/137,716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,330.30

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