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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,062.65, 179,968.83 and 45,131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,062.65, 179,968.83 and 45,131.17 is: 67,649.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,062.65 : 179,968.83 = 45,131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,062.65/179,968.83 = 45,131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,062.65x = 179,968.83 × 45,131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,062.65x = 8,122,203,861.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,122,203,861.43/120,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,649.71

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