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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,657.96, 180,986.99 and 41,729.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,657.96, 180,986.99 and 41,729.13 is: 62,593.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,657.96 : 180,986.99 = 41,729.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,657.96/180,986.99 = 41,729.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,657.96x = 180,986.99 × 41,729.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,657.96x = 7,552,429,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,429,425.37/120,657.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,593.71

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