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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,211.09, 558,368.12 and 119,432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,211.09, 558,368.12 and 119,432.16 is: 179,164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,211.09 : 558,368.12 = 119,432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,211.09/558,368.12 = 119,432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,211.09x = 558,368.12 × 119,432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,211.09x = 66,687,110,646.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,687,110,646.74/372,211.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,164.76

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