Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,339.60, 180,459.72 and 45,447
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 120,339.60, 180,459.72 and 45,447 is: 68,151.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,339.60 : 180,459.72 = 45,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,339.60/180,459.72 = 45,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,339.60x = 180,459.72 × 45,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,339.60x = 8,201,352,894.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,201,352,894.84/120,339.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,151.74
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