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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,544.72, 179,316.80 and 36,438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,544.72, 179,316.80 and 36,438.72 is: 54,657.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,544.72 : 179,316.80 = 36,438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,544.72/179,316.80 = 36,438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,544.72x = 179,316.80 × 36,438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,544.72x = 6,534,074,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,534,074,666.50/119,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,657.99

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