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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,907, 179,860.50 and 36,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,907, 179,860.50 and 36,801 is: 55,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,907 : 179,860.50 = 36,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,907/179,860.50 = 36,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,907x = 179,860.50 × 36,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,907x = 6,619,046,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,619,046,260.50/119,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,201.50

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