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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,171.41, 180,244.14 and 40,200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,171.41, 180,244.14 and 40,200.32 is: 60,296.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,171.41 : 180,244.14 = 40,200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,171.41/180,244.14 = 40,200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,171.41x = 180,244.14 × 40,200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,171.41x = 7,245,872,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245,872,106.12/120,171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,296.14

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