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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,176.90, 558,254.94 and 119,455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,176.90, 558,254.94 and 119,455.40 is: 179,179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,176.90 : 558,254.94 = 119,455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,176.90/558,254.94 = 119,455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,176.90x = 558,254.94 × 119,455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,176.90x = 66,686,567,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,686,567,159.68/372,176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,179.76

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