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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,256.56, 180,379.44 and 41,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,256.56, 180,379.44 and 41,371.20 is: 62,054.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,256.56 : 180,379.44 = 41,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,256.56/180,379.44 = 41,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,256.56x = 180,379.44 × 41,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,256.56x = 7,462,513,888.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462,513,888.13/120,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,054.94

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