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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,273.61, 180,390.82 and 40,346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,273.61, 180,390.82 and 40,346.96 is: 60,513.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,273.61 : 180,390.82 = 40,346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,273.61/180,390.82 = 40,346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,273.61x = 180,390.82 × 40,346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,273.61x = 7,278,221,399.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,278,221,399.91/120,273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,513.87

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