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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,072.97, 180,114.32 and 45,185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,072.97, 180,114.32 and 45,185.23 is: 67,779.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,072.97 : 180,114.32 = 45,185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,072.97/180,114.32 = 45,185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,072.97x = 180,114.32 × 45,185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,072.97x = 8,138,506,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138,506,749.57/120,072.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,779.67

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