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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,086.96, 553,280.52 and 119,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,086.96, 553,280.52 and 119,594 is: 179,277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,086.96 : 553,280.52 = 119,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,086.96/553,280.52 = 119,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,086.96x = 553,280.52 × 119,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,086.96x = 66,169,030,508.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,169,030,508.88/369,086.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,277.62

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