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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,235.20, 558,334.32 and 119,528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,235.20, 558,334.32 and 119,528.06 is: 179,286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,235.20 : 558,334.32 = 119,528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,235.20/558,334.32 = 119,528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,235.20x = 558,334.32 × 119,528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,235.20x = 66,736,614,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,736,614,861.12/372,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,286.15

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