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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,242.05, 558,090.84 and 119,378.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,242.05, 558,090.84 and 119,378.61 is: 178,980.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,242.05 : 558,090.84 = 119,378.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,242.05/558,090.84 = 119,378.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,242.05x = 558,090.84 × 119,378.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,242.05x = 66,624,108,732.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,624,108,732.93/372,242.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,980.61

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