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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,780.15, 181,201.55 and 45,901.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,780.15, 181,201.55 and 45,901.59 is: 68,864.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,780.15 : 181,201.55 = 45,901.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,780.15/181,201.55 = 45,901.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,780.15x = 181,201.55 × 45,901.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,780.15x = 8,317,439,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,317,439,025.96/120,780.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,864.29

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