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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,427.30, 180,666.30 and 45,545.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,427.30, 180,666.30 and 45,545.77 is: 68,328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,427.30 : 180,666.30 = 45,545.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,427.30/180,666.30 = 45,545.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,427.30x = 180,666.30 × 45,545.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,427.30x = 8,228,584,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,584,843.22/120,427.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,328.24

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