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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,125.98, 234,188.61 and 120,638.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,125.98, 234,188.61 and 120,638.89 is: 180,958.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,125.98 : 234,188.61 = 120,638.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,125.98/234,188.61 = 120,638.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,125.98x = 234,188.61 × 120,638.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,125.98x = 28,252,253,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,252,253,961.04/156,125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,958.06

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