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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,367.24, 179,054.86 and 36,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,367.24, 179,054.86 and 36,261 is: 54,392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,367.24 : 179,054.86 = 36,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,367.24/179,054.86 = 36,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,367.24x = 179,054.86 × 36,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,367.24x = 6,492,708,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,708,278.46/119,367.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,392.72

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