Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,168, 558,252 and 122,869.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 372,168, 558,252 and 122,869.44 is: 184,304.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,168 : 558,252 = 122,869.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,168/558,252 = 122,869.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,168x = 558,252 × 122,869.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,168x = 68,592,110,618.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,592,110,618.88/372,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,304.16
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