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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,465.96, 180,723.18 and 41,583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,465.96, 180,723.18 and 41,583.24 is: 62,383.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,465.96 : 180,723.18 = 41,583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,465.96/180,723.18 = 41,583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,465.96x = 180,723.18 × 41,583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,465.96x = 7,515,055,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515,055,367.50/120,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,383.23

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