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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,845, 179,767.50 and 32,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,845, 179,767.50 and 32,293 is: 48,439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,845 : 179,767.50 = 32,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,845/179,767.50 = 32,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,845x = 179,767.50 × 32,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,845x = 5,805,231,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,805,231,877.50/119,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,439.50

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