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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,238.19, 558,085.07 and 119,374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,238.19, 558,085.07 and 119,374.74 is: 178,974.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,238.19 : 558,085.07 = 119,374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,238.19/558,085.07 = 119,374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,238.19x = 558,085.07 × 119,374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,238.19x = 66,621,259,532.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,621,259,532.26/372,238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,974.81

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