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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,041.51, 558,065.33 and 119,322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,041.51, 558,065.33 and 119,322.38 is: 178,984.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,041.51 : 558,065.33 = 119,322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,041.51/558,065.33 = 119,322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,041.51x = 558,065.33 × 119,322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,041.51x = 66,589,682,766.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,589,682,766.15/372,041.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,984.55

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