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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,627.78, 180,914.13 and 45,756.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,627.78, 180,914.13 and 45,756.24 is: 68,623.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,627.78 : 180,914.13 = 45,756.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,627.78/180,914.13 = 45,756.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,627.78x = 180,914.13 × 45,756.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,627.78x = 8,277,950,351.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277,950,351.67/120,627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,623.91

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