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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,368.40, 180,552.60 and 85,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,368.40, 180,552.60 and 85,376.40 is: 128,064.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,368.40 : 180,552.60 = 85,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,368.40/180,552.60 = 85,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,368.40x = 180,552.60 × 85,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,368.40x = 15,414,930,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414,930,998.64/120,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,064.60

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