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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,842.80, 181,264.20 and 115,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,842.80, 181,264.20 and 115,010.80 is: 172,516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,842.80 : 181,264.20 = 115,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,842.80/181,264.20 = 115,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,842.80x = 181,264.20 × 115,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,842.80x = 20,847,340,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,847,340,653.36/120,842.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,516.20

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