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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,512.79, 180,789.69 and 41,608.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,512.79, 180,789.69 and 41,608.56 is: 62,419.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,512.79 : 180,789.69 = 41,608.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,512.79/180,789.69 = 41,608.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,512.79x = 180,789.69 × 41,608.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,512.79x = 7,522,398,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,522,398,663.75/120,512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,419.92

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