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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,611.99, 179,294.86 and 53,083.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,611.99, 179,294.86 and 53,083.45 is: 79,570.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,611.99 : 179,294.86 = 53,083.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,611.99/179,294.86 = 53,083.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,611.99x = 179,294.86 × 53,083.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,611.99x = 9,517,588,574.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,517,588,574.18/119,611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,570.53

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