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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,184.61, 180,149.80 and 45,272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,184.61, 180,149.80 and 45,272.34 is: 67,860.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,184.61 : 180,149.80 = 45,272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,184.61/180,149.80 = 45,272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,184.61x = 180,149.80 × 45,272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,184.61x = 8,155,803,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,155,803,347.58/120,184.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,860.63

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