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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,187.58, 558,374.90 and 119,490.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,187.58, 558,374.90 and 119,490.66 is: 179,266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,187.58 : 558,374.90 = 119,490.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,187.58/558,374.90 = 119,490.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,187.58x = 558,374.90 × 119,490.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,187.58x = 66,720,584,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,720,584,730.98/372,187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,266.02

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