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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,439.48, 179,152.74 and 36,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,439.48, 179,152.74 and 36,327 is: 54,488.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,439.48 : 179,152.74 = 36,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,439.48/179,152.74 = 36,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,439.48x = 179,152.74 × 36,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,439.48x = 6,508,081,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,508,081,585.98/119,439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,488.53

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