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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,253.83, 180,378.86 and 41,368.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,253.83, 180,378.86 and 41,368.74 is: 62,052.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,253.83 : 180,378.86 = 41,368.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,253.83/180,378.86 = 41,368.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,253.83x = 180,378.86 × 41,368.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,253.83x = 7,462,045,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462,045,953.99/120,253.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,052.46

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