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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,190.80, 180,302.40 and 41,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,190.80, 180,302.40 and 41,329.20 is: 61,999.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,190.80 : 180,302.40 = 41,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,190.80/180,302.40 = 41,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,190.80x = 180,302.40 × 41,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,190.80x = 7,451,753,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,451,753,950.08/120,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,999.37

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