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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,719.20, 206,578.80 and 120,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,719.20, 206,578.80 and 120,223.20 is: 180,334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,719.20 : 206,578.80 = 120,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,719.20/206,578.80 = 120,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,719.20x = 206,578.80 × 120,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,719.20x = 24,835,564,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,835,564,388.16/137,719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,334.80

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