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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,666, 179,507.64 and 45,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,666, 179,507.64 and 45,794 is: 68,694.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,666 : 179,507.64 = 45,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,666/179,507.64 = 45,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,666x = 179,507.64 × 45,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,666x = 8,220,372,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,220,372,866.16/119,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,694.31

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