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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,546.90, 180,820.35 and 115,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,546.90, 180,820.35 and 115,427.70 is: 173,141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,546.90 : 180,820.35 = 115,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,546.90/180,820.35 = 115,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,546.90x = 180,820.35 × 115,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,546.90x = 20,871,677,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,871,677,113.70/120,546.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,141.55

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