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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,212.09, 558,369.62 and 119,433.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,212.09, 558,369.62 and 119,433.16 is: 179,166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,212.09 : 558,369.62 = 119,433.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,212.09/558,369.62 = 119,433.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,212.09x = 558,369.62 × 119,433.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,212.09x = 66,687,848,164.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,687,848,164.60/372,212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,166.26

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