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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,112.80, 180,169.20 and 118,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,112.80, 180,169.20 and 118,363.20 is: 177,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,112.80 : 180,169.20 = 118,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,112.80/180,169.20 = 118,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,112.80x = 180,169.20 × 118,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,112.80x = 21,325,403,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,325,403,053.44/120,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,544.80

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