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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,005.20, 233,662.20 and 120,830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,005.20, 233,662.20 and 120,830.80 is: 180,978.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,005.20 : 233,662.20 = 120,830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,005.20/233,662.20 = 120,830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,005.20x = 233,662.20 × 120,830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,005.20x = 28,233,590,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,233,590,555.76/156,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,978.52

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