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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,215.06, 180,331.97 and 40,253.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,215.06, 180,331.97 and 40,253.33 is: 60,383.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,215.06 : 180,331.97 = 40,253.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,215.06/180,331.97 = 40,253.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,215.06x = 180,331.97 × 40,253.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,215.06x = 7,258,962,266.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,258,962,266.76/120,215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,383.13

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