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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,235.69, 558,081.32 and 119,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,235.69, 558,081.32 and 119,372.24 is: 178,971.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,235.69 : 558,081.32 = 119,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,235.69/558,081.32 = 119,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,235.69x = 558,081.32 × 119,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,235.69x = 66,619,416,835.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,619,416,835.03/372,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,971.06

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