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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,173.44, 180,272.40 and 41,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,173.44, 180,272.40 and 41,277.44 is: 61,920.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,173.44 : 180,272.40 = 41,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,173.44/180,272.40 = 41,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,173.44x = 180,272.40 × 41,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,173.44x = 7,441,183,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,441,183,174.66/120,173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,920.36

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