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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,001.70, 207,002.55 and 120,505.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,001.70, 207,002.55 and 120,505.70 is: 180,758.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,001.70 : 207,002.55 = 120,505.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,001.70/207,002.55 = 120,505.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,001.70x = 207,002.55 × 120,505.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,001.70x = 24,944,987,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,944,987,189.54/138,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,758.55

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