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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,794.28, 557,662.48 and 119,101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,794.28, 557,662.48 and 119,101.04 is: 178,642.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,794.28 : 557,662.48 = 119,101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,794.28/557,662.48 = 119,101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,794.28x = 557,662.48 × 119,101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,794.28x = 66,418,181,336.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,418,181,336.98/371,794.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,642.29

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