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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,139.80, 558,209.70 and 119,419.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,139.80, 558,209.70 and 119,419.80 is: 179,129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,139.80 : 558,209.70 = 119,419.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,139.80/558,209.70 = 119,419.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,139.80x = 558,209.70 × 119,419.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,139.80x = 66,661,290,732.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,661,290,732.06/372,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,129.70

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