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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,912.80, 217,369.20 and 120,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,912.80, 217,369.20 and 120,029.60 is: 180,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,912.80 : 217,369.20 = 120,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,912.80/217,369.20 = 120,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,912.80x = 217,369.20 × 120,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,912.80x = 26,090,738,128.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,090,738,128.32/144,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,044.40

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