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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,852.77, 181,279.22 and 45,955.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,852.77, 181,279.22 and 45,955.62 is: 68,933.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,852.77 : 181,279.22 = 45,955.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,852.77/181,279.22 = 45,955.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,852.77x = 181,279.22 × 45,955.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,852.77x = 8,330,798,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,330,798,718.44/120,852.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,933.46

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