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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,003.60, 180,005.40 and 41,120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,003.60, 180,005.40 and 41,120.40 is: 61,680.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,003.60 : 180,005.40 = 41,120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,003.60/180,005.40 = 41,120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,003.60x = 180,005.40 × 41,120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,003.60x = 7,401,894,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,401,894,050.16/120,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,680.60

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