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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,327.60, 181,991.40 and 111,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121,327.60, 181,991.40 and 111,996.40 is: 167,994.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121,327.60 : 181,991.40 = 111,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121,327.60/181,991.40 = 111,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121,327.60x = 181,991.40 × 111,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121,327.60x = 20,382,381,630.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,382,381,630.96/121,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,994.60

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