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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,307, 178,961.58 and 36,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,307, 178,961.58 and 36,201 is: 54,301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,307 : 178,961.58 = 36,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,307/178,961.58 = 36,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,307x = 178,961.58 × 36,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,307x = 6,478,588,157.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,478,588,157.58/119,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,301.83

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