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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,726.82, 181,091.14 and 45,826.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,726.82, 181,091.14 and 45,826.78 is: 68,740.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,726.82 : 181,091.14 = 45,826.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,726.82/181,091.14 = 45,826.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,726.82x = 181,091.14 × 45,826.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,726.82x = 8,298,823,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,298,823,832.73/120,726.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,740.52

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