Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,330.24, 178,999.36 and 36,224
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 119,330.24, 178,999.36 and 36,224 is: 54,337.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,330.24 : 178,999.36 = 36,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,330.24/178,999.36 = 36,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,330.24x = 178,999.36 × 36,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,330.24x = 6,484,072,816.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,484,072,816.64/119,330.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,337.21
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