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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,237.17, 558,083.55 and 119,373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,237.17, 558,083.55 and 119,373.73 is: 178,973.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,237.17 : 558,083.55 = 119,373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,237.17/558,083.55 = 119,373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,237.17x = 558,083.55 × 119,373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,237.17x = 66,620,511,627.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,620,511,627.86/372,237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,973.29

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