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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,210.09, 558,366.62 and 119,431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,210.09, 558,366.62 and 119,431.16 is: 179,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,210.09 : 558,366.62 = 119,431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,210.09/558,366.62 = 119,431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,210.09x = 558,366.62 × 119,431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,210.09x = 66,686,371,836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,686,371,836.77/372,210.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,163.26

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