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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,442.46, 180,625.41 and 112,580.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,442.46, 180,625.41 and 112,580.19 is: 168,834.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,442.46 : 180,625.41 = 112,580.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,442.46/180,625.41 = 112,580.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,442.46x = 180,625.41 × 112,580.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,442.46x = 20,334,842,976.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,334,842,976.63/120,442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,834.51

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