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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,712.33, 179,567.42 and 45,840.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,712.33, 179,567.42 and 45,840.33 is: 68,760.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,712.33 : 179,567.42 = 45,840.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,712.33/179,567.42 = 45,840.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,712.33x = 179,567.42 × 45,840.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,712.33x = 8,231,429,560.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,231,429,560.85/119,712.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,760.08

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