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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,732, 179,598.90 and 53,154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,732, 179,598.90 and 53,154.23 is: 79,731.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,732 : 179,598.90 = 53,154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,732/179,598.90 = 53,154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,732x = 179,598.90 × 53,154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,732x = 9,546,441,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,546,441,238.35/119,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,731.74

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