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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,374.54, 180,463.28 and 45,452.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,374.54, 180,463.28 and 45,452.17 is: 68,141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,374.54 : 180,463.28 = 45,452.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,374.54/180,463.28 = 45,452.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,374.54x = 180,463.28 × 45,452.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,374.54x = 8,202,446,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,446,779.00/120,374.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,141.05

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