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