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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,987.60, 181,481.40 and 115,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,987.60, 181,481.40 and 115,544.40 is: 173,316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,987.60 : 181,481.40 = 115,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,987.60/181,481.40 = 115,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,987.60x = 181,481.40 × 115,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,987.60x = 20,969,159,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,969,159,474.16/120,987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,316.60

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