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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,422.72, 179,211.84 and 45,550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,422.72, 179,211.84 and 45,550.72 is: 68,355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,422.72 : 179,211.84 = 45,550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,422.72/179,211.84 = 45,550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,422.72x = 179,211.84 × 45,550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,422.72x = 8,163,228,344.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,163,228,344.52/119,422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,355.74

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