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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,007.15, 185,168.50 and 120,644.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,007.15, 185,168.50 and 120,644.12 is: 180,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,007.15 : 185,168.50 = 120,644.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,007.15/185,168.50 = 120,644.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,007.15x = 185,168.50 × 120,644.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,007.15x = 22,339,490,895.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339,490,895.53/124,007.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,146.80

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