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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,237.20, 558,337.32 and 119,530.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,237.20, 558,337.32 and 119,530.06 is: 179,289.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,237.20 : 558,337.32 = 119,530.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,237.20/558,337.32 = 119,530.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,237.20x = 558,337.32 × 119,530.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,237.20x = 66,738,093,359.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,738,093,359.84/372,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,289.16

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