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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,092.03, 180,076.91 and 40,101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,092.03, 180,076.91 and 40,101.24 is: 60,131.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,092.03 : 180,076.91 = 40,101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,092.03/180,076.91 = 40,101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,092.03x = 180,076.91 × 40,101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,092.03x = 7,221,307,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,221,307,185.86/120,092.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,131.44

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