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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,160.23, 558,207.15 and 119,372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,160.23, 558,207.15 and 119,372.10 is: 179,047.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,160.23 : 558,207.15 = 119,372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,160.23/558,207.15 = 119,372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,160.23x = 558,207.15 × 119,372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,160.23x = 66,634,359,730.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,634,359,730.52/372,160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,047.50

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