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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,241.05, 558,089.34 and 119,377.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,241.05, 558,089.34 and 119,377.61 is: 178,979.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,241.05 : 558,089.34 = 119,377.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,241.05/558,089.34 = 119,377.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,241.05x = 558,089.34 × 119,377.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,241.05x = 66,623,371,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,623,371,575.68/372,241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,979.11

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