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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,849.83, 181,274.81 and 45,952.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,849.83, 181,274.81 and 45,952.67 is: 68,929.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,849.83 : 181,274.81 = 45,952.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,849.83/181,274.81 = 45,952.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,849.83x = 181,274.81 × 45,952.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,849.83x = 8,330,061,523.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,330,061,523.24/120,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,929.03

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