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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,386.93, 180,481.83 and 45,464.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,386.93, 180,481.83 and 45,464.54 is: 68,159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,386.93 : 180,481.83 = 45,464.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,386.93/180,481.83 = 45,464.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,386.93x = 180,481.83 × 45,464.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,386.93x = 8,205,523,379.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205,523,379.31/120,386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,159.59

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