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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,310, 178,966.08 and 36,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,310, 178,966.08 and 36,204 is: 54,306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,310 : 178,966.08 = 36,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,310/178,966.08 = 36,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,310x = 178,966.08 × 36,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,310x = 6,479,287,960.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,479,287,960.32/119,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,306.33

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