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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,401, 179,101.50 and 45,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,401, 179,101.50 and 45,529 is: 68,293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,401 : 179,101.50 = 45,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,401/179,101.50 = 45,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,401x = 179,101.50 × 45,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,401x = 8,154,312,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154,312,193.50/119,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,293.50

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