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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,244.77, 180,366.93 and 48,230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,244.77, 180,366.93 and 48,230.15 is: 72,345.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,244.77 : 180,366.93 = 48,230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,244.77/180,366.93 = 48,230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,244.77x = 180,366.93 × 48,230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,244.77x = 8,699,123,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,699,123,187.10/120,244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,345.13

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