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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,241.02, 558,089.28 and 119,377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,241.02, 558,089.28 and 119,377.56 is: 178,979.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,241.02 : 558,089.28 = 119,377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,241.02/558,089.28 = 119,377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,241.02x = 558,089.28 × 119,377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,241.02x = 66,623,336,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,623,336,508.56/372,241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,979.03

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