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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,231.60, 180,001.80 and 120,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,231.60, 180,001.80 and 120,231.60 is: 180,001.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,231.60 : 180,001.80 = 120,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,231.60/180,001.80 = 120,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,231.60x = 180,001.80 × 120,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,231.60x = 21,641,904,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,641,904,416.88/120,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,001.80

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