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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,181.78, 180,145.55 and 45,269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,181.78, 180,145.55 and 45,269.52 is: 67,856.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,181.78 : 180,145.55 = 45,269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,181.78/180,145.55 = 45,269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,181.78x = 180,145.55 × 45,269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,181.78x = 8,155,101,847.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,155,101,847.67/120,181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,856.39

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