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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,930.69, 180,481.56 and 117,781.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,930.69, 180,481.56 and 117,781.41 is: 175,781.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,930.69 : 180,481.56 = 117,781.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,930.69/180,481.56 = 117,781.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,930.69x = 180,481.56 × 117,781.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,930.69x = 21,257,372,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,257,372,615.80/120,930.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,781.45

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