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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,417.60, 180,626.40 and 73,178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,417.60, 180,626.40 and 73,178.40 is: 109,767.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,417.60 : 180,626.40 = 73,178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,417.60/180,626.40 = 73,178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,417.60x = 180,626.40 × 73,178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,417.60x = 13,217,950,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,217,950,949.76/120,417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,767.60

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