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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,237.67, 558,084.29 and 119,374.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,237.67, 558,084.29 and 119,374.23 is: 178,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,237.67 : 558,084.29 = 119,374.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,237.67/558,084.29 = 119,374.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,237.67x = 558,084.29 × 119,374.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,237.67x = 66,620,882,393.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,620,882,393.85/372,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,974.05

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