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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,195.56, 558,386.88 and 119,498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,195.56, 558,386.88 and 119,498.66 is: 179,278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,195.56 : 558,386.88 = 119,498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,195.56/558,386.88 = 119,498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,195.56x = 558,386.88 × 119,498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,195.56x = 66,726,483,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,726,483,921.58/372,195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,278.02

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