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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,916, 179,882.72 and 46,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,916, 179,882.72 and 46,044 is: 69,069.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,916 : 179,882.72 = 46,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,916/179,882.72 = 46,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,916x = 179,882.72 × 46,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,916x = 8,282,519,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,519,959.68/119,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,069.35

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