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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,168.80, 630,157.08 and 120,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,168.80, 630,157.08 and 120,647 is: 180,942.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,168.80 : 630,157.08 = 120,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,168.80/630,157.08 = 120,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,168.80x = 630,157.08 × 120,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,168.80x = 76,026,561,230.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,026,561,230.76/420,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,942.90

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