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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,633.63, 180,926.64 and 40,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,633.63, 180,926.64 and 40,663.70 is: 60,987.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,633.63 : 180,926.64 = 40,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,633.63/180,926.64 = 40,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,633.63x = 180,926.64 × 40,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,633.63x = 7,357,145,761.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,357,145,761.59/120,633.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,987.52

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