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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,182.29, 180,146.31 and 45,270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,182.29, 180,146.31 and 45,270.02 is: 67,857.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,182.29 : 180,146.31 = 45,270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,182.29/180,146.31 = 45,270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,182.29x = 180,146.31 × 45,270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,182.29x = 8,155,225,929.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,155,225,929.54/120,182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,857.14

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