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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,579.98, 180,767.90 and 45,658.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,579.98, 180,767.90 and 45,658.82 is: 68,449.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,579.98 : 180,767.90 = 45,658.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,579.98/180,767.90 = 45,658.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,579.98x = 180,767.90 × 45,658.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,579.98x = 8,253,649,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,253,649,573.94/120,579.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,449.59

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