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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,099.20, 234,148.46 and 120,612.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,099.20, 234,148.46 and 120,612.08 is: 180,917.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,099.20 : 234,148.46 = 120,612.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,099.20/234,148.46 = 120,612.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,099.20x = 234,148.46 × 120,612.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,099.20x = 28,241,132,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,241,132,186.34/156,099.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,917.85

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