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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,236.67, 558,082.79 and 119,373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,236.67, 558,082.79 and 119,373.23 is: 178,972.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,236.67 : 558,082.79 = 119,373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,236.67/558,082.79 = 119,373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,236.67x = 558,082.79 × 119,373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,236.67x = 66,620,144,027.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,620,144,027.96/372,236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,972.54

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