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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,525.23, 180,789.74 and 45,625.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,525.23, 180,789.74 and 45,625.27 is: 68,438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,525.23 : 180,789.74 = 45,625.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,525.23/180,789.74 = 45,625.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,525.23x = 180,789.74 × 45,625.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,525.23x = 8,248,580,700.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,248,580,700.73/120,525.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,438.62

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