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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,847.27, 181,270.97 and 45,950.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,847.27, 181,270.97 and 45,950.12 is: 68,925.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,847.27 : 181,270.97 = 45,950.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,847.27/181,270.97 = 45,950.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,847.27x = 181,270.97 × 45,950.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,847.27x = 8,329,422,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,329,422,824.02/120,847.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,925.20

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