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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,101.80, 558,152.70 and 119,381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,101.80, 558,152.70 and 119,381.80 is: 179,072.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,101.80 : 558,152.70 = 119,381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,101.80/558,152.70 = 119,381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,101.80x = 558,152.70 × 119,381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,101.80x = 66,633,274,000.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,633,274,000.86/372,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,072.70

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