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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,093.03, 180,078.40 and 40,102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,093.03, 180,078.40 and 40,102.24 is: 60,132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,093.03 : 180,078.40 = 40,102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,093.03/180,078.40 = 40,102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,093.03x = 180,078.40 × 40,102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,093.03x = 7,221,547,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,221,547,215.62/120,093.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,132.94

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