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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,725.07, 181,088.51 and 45,825.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,725.07, 181,088.51 and 45,825.02 is: 68,737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,725.07 : 181,088.51 = 45,825.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,725.07/181,088.51 = 45,825.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,725.07x = 181,088.51 × 45,825.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,725.07x = 8,298,384,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,298,384,592.52/120,725.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,737.87

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