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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,737.57, 554,606.36 and 120,419.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,737.57, 554,606.36 and 120,419.57 is: 180,629.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,737.57 : 554,606.36 = 120,419.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,737.57/554,606.36 = 120,419.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,737.57x = 554,606.36 × 120,419.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,737.57x = 66,785,456,015.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,785,456,015.34/369,737.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,629.35

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