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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,406.83, 180,617.94 and 40,441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,406.83, 180,617.94 and 40,441.56 is: 60,664.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,406.83 : 180,617.94 = 40,441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,406.83/180,617.94 = 40,441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,406.83x = 180,617.94 × 40,441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,406.83x = 7,304,471,257.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,304,471,257.59/120,406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,664.92

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