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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,759.84, 179,542.32 and 44,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,759.84, 179,542.32 and 44,838 is: 67,220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,759.84 : 179,542.32 = 44,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,759.84/179,542.32 = 44,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,759.84x = 179,542.32 × 44,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,759.84x = 8,050,318,544.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,050,318,544.16/119,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,220.52

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