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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,409.78, 180,516.16 and 45,487.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,409.78, 180,516.16 and 45,487.42 is: 68,193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,409.78 : 180,516.16 = 45,487.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,409.78/180,516.16 = 45,487.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,409.78x = 180,516.16 × 45,487.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,409.78x = 8,211,214,386.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211,214,386.71/120,409.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,193.92

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