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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,175.84, 234,018.48 and 120,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,175.84, 234,018.48 and 120,724 is: 180,896.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,175.84 : 234,018.48 = 120,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,175.84/234,018.48 = 120,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,175.84x = 234,018.48 × 120,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,175.84x = 28,251,646,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,251,646,979.52/156,175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,896.40

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