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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,213.15, 558,304.33 and 119,508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,213.15, 558,304.33 and 119,508.04 is: 179,257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,213.15 : 558,304.33 = 119,508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,213.15/558,304.33 = 119,508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,213.15x = 558,304.33 × 119,508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,213.15x = 66,721,856,201.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,721,856,201.81/372,213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,257.12

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