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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,517.86, 180,598.52 and 113,777.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,517.86, 180,598.52 and 113,777.94 is: 170,498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,517.86 : 180,598.52 = 113,777.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,517.86/180,598.52 = 113,777.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,517.86x = 180,598.52 × 113,777.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,517.86x = 20,548,127,572.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,548,127,572.65/120,517.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,498.61

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