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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,238.67, 180,382.61 and 41,342.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,238.67, 180,382.61 and 41,342.65 is: 62,022.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,238.67 : 180,382.61 = 41,342.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,238.67/180,382.61 = 41,342.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,238.67x = 180,382.61 × 41,342.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,238.67x = 7,457,494,763.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,457,494,763.72/120,238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,022.43

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