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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,177.90, 558,256.44 and 119,456.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,177.90, 558,256.44 and 119,456.40 is: 179,181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,177.90 : 558,256.44 = 119,456.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,177.90/558,256.44 = 119,456.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,177.90x = 558,256.44 × 119,456.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,177.90x = 66,687,304,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,687,304,599.22/372,177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,181.26

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