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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,154.32, 180,243.81 and 45,337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,154.32, 180,243.81 and 45,337.42 is: 68,010.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,154.32 : 180,243.81 = 45,337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,154.32/180,243.81 = 45,337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,154.32x = 180,243.81 × 45,337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,154.32x = 8,171,789,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,171,789,089.68/120,154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,010.78

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