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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,212.15, 558,302.84 and 119,507.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,212.15, 558,302.84 and 119,507.04 is: 179,255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,212.15 : 558,302.84 = 119,507.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,212.15/558,302.84 = 119,507.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,212.15x = 558,302.84 × 119,507.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,212.15x = 66,721,119,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,721,119,234.46/372,212.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,255.62

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