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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,004.80, 180,007.20 and 111,256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,004.80, 180,007.20 and 111,256.80 is: 166,885.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,004.80 : 180,007.20 = 111,256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,004.80/180,007.20 = 111,256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,004.80x = 180,007.20 × 111,256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,004.80x = 20,027,025,048.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,027,025,048.96/120,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,885.20

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