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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,473.47, 179,239.37 and 36,367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,473.47, 179,239.37 and 36,367.47 is: 54,560.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,473.47 : 179,239.37 = 36,367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,473.47/179,239.37 = 36,367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,473.47x = 179,239.37 × 36,367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,473.47x = 6,518,482,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,518,482,229.46/119,473.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,560.08

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