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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,586.98, 180,778.40 and 45,665.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,586.98, 180,778.40 and 45,665.82 is: 68,460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,586.98 : 180,778.40 = 45,665.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,586.98/180,778.40 = 45,665.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,586.98x = 180,778.40 × 45,665.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,586.98x = 8,255,393,874.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,255,393,874.29/120,586.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,460.08

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