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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,198.44, 558,244.83 and 119,446.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,198.44, 558,244.83 and 119,446.17 is: 179,152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,198.44 : 558,244.83 = 119,446.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,198.44/558,244.83 = 119,446.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,198.44x = 558,244.83 × 119,446.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,198.44x = 66,680,204,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,680,204,324.46/372,198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,152.29

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