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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,261.76, 180,353.04 and 41,374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,261.76, 180,353.04 and 41,374.24 is: 62,047.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,261.76 : 180,353.04 = 41,374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,261.76/180,353.04 = 41,374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,261.76x = 180,353.04 × 41,374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,261.76x = 7,461,969,961.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,461,969,961.69/120,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,047.74

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