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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,001.40, 180,002.10 and 114,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,001.40, 180,002.10 and 114,882.20 is: 172,323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,001.40 : 180,002.10 = 114,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,001.40/180,002.10 = 114,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,001.40x = 180,002.10 × 114,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,001.40x = 20,679,037,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,679,037,252.62/120,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,323.30

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