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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,096.06, 234,143.78 and 120,608.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,096.06, 234,143.78 and 120,608.94 is: 180,913.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,096.06 : 234,143.78 = 120,608.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,096.06/234,143.78 = 120,608.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,096.06x = 234,143.78 × 120,608.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,096.06x = 28,239,833,388.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,239,833,388.39/156,096.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,913.18

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