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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,374.11, 180,556.84 and 45,491.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,374.11, 180,556.84 and 45,491.23 is: 68,235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,374.11 : 180,556.84 = 45,491.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,374.11/180,556.84 = 45,491.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,374.11x = 180,556.84 × 45,491.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,374.11x = 8,213,752,736.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,213,752,736.51/120,374.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,235.21

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