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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,241.17, 558,089.53 and 119,377.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,241.17, 558,089.53 and 119,377.73 is: 178,979.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,241.17 : 558,089.53 = 119,377.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,241.17/558,089.53 = 119,377.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,241.17x = 558,089.53 × 119,377.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,241.17x = 66,623,462,324.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,623,462,324.95/372,241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,979.30

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