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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,759.55, 179,541.89 and 44,837.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,759.55, 179,541.89 and 44,837.72 is: 67,220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,759.55 : 179,541.89 = 44,837.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,759.55/179,541.89 = 44,837.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,759.55x = 179,541.89 × 44,837.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,759.55x = 8,050,247,870.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,050,247,870.19/119,759.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,220.09

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