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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,640.68, 180,976.32 and 45,786.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,640.68, 180,976.32 and 45,786.96 is: 68,686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,640.68 : 180,976.32 = 45,786.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,640.68/180,976.32 = 45,786.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,640.68x = 180,976.32 × 45,786.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,640.68x = 8,286,355,524.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,286,355,524.79/120,640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,686.25

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