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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,001.60, 180,002.40 and 113,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,001.60, 180,002.40 and 113,550.40 is: 170,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,001.60 : 180,002.40 = 113,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,001.60/180,002.40 = 113,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,001.60x = 180,002.40 × 113,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,001.60x = 20,439,344,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,439,344,520.96/120,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,325.60

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