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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,201.44, 558,249.32 and 119,449.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,201.44, 558,249.32 and 119,449.17 is: 179,156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,201.44 : 558,249.32 = 119,449.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,201.44/558,249.32 = 119,449.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,201.44x = 558,249.32 × 119,449.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,201.44x = 66,682,418,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,682,418,225.69/372,201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,156.80

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