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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,841.76, 179,785.76 and 45,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,841.76, 179,785.76 and 45,964 is: 68,954.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,841.76 : 179,785.76 = 45,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,841.76/179,785.76 = 45,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,841.76x = 179,785.76 × 45,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,841.76x = 8,263,672,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,263,672,672.64/119,841.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,954.87

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