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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,871.87, 557,844.71 and 119,088.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,871.87, 557,844.71 and 119,088.87 is: 178,645.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,871.87 : 557,844.71 = 119,088.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,871.87/557,844.71 = 119,088.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,871.87x = 557,844.71 × 119,088.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,871.87x = 66,433,095,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,433,095,553.93/371,871.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,645.12

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