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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,704.33, 179,555.41 and 45,832.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,704.33, 179,555.41 and 45,832.33 is: 68,748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,704.33 : 179,555.41 = 45,832.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,704.33/179,555.41 = 45,832.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,704.33x = 179,555.41 × 45,832.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,704.33x = 8,229,442,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,229,442,804.41/119,704.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,748.08

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