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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,242.02, 558,090.78 and 119,378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,242.02, 558,090.78 and 119,378.56 is: 178,980.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,242.02 : 558,090.78 = 119,378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,242.02/558,090.78 = 119,378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,242.02x = 558,090.78 × 119,378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,242.02x = 66,624,073,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,624,073,665.68/372,242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,980.53

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