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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,236.69, 558,082.82 and 119,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,236.69, 558,082.82 and 119,373.24 is: 178,972.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,236.69 : 558,082.82 = 119,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,236.69/558,082.82 = 119,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,236.69x = 558,082.82 × 119,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,236.69x = 66,620,154,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,620,154,411.74/372,236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,972.56

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