Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,069.28, 180,103.92 and 46,180
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 120,069.28, 180,103.92 and 46,180 is: 69,270
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,069.28 : 180,103.92 = 46,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,069.28/180,103.92 = 46,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,069.28x = 180,103.92 × 46,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,069.28x = 8,317,199,025.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,317,199,025.60/120,069.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,270
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