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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,159.23, 558,205.65 and 119,371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,159.23, 558,205.65 and 119,371.10 is: 179,046.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,159.23 : 558,205.65 = 119,371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,159.23/558,205.65 = 119,371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,159.23x = 558,205.65 × 119,371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,159.23x = 66,633,619,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,633,619,675.69/372,159.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,046.00

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