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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,001.20, 233,656.20 and 120,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,001.20, 233,656.20 and 120,826.80 is: 180,972.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,001.20 : 233,656.20 = 120,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,001.20/233,656.20 = 120,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,001.20x = 233,656.20 × 120,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,001.20x = 28,231,930,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,231,930,946.16/156,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,972.52

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