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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,168.80, 180,269.40 and 41,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,168.80, 180,269.40 and 41,307.20 is: 61,966.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,168.80 : 180,269.40 = 41,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,168.80/180,269.40 = 41,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,168.80x = 180,269.40 × 41,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,168.80x = 7,446,424,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,446,424,159.68/120,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,966.37

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