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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,081.15, 180,121.48 and 112,773.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,081.15, 180,121.48 and 112,773.83 is: 169,160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,081.15 : 180,121.48 = 112,773.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,081.15/180,121.48 = 112,773.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,081.15x = 180,121.48 × 112,773.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,081.15x = 20,312,988,601.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312,988,601.00/120,081.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,160.52

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