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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,844.47, 181,266.79 and 45,947.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,844.47, 181,266.79 and 45,947.31 is: 68,921.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,844.47 : 181,266.79 = 45,947.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,844.47/181,266.79 = 45,947.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,844.47x = 181,266.79 × 45,947.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,844.47x = 8,328,721,392.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,328,721,392.83/120,844.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,921.00

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