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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,250.47, 558,322.99 and 119,497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,250.47, 558,322.99 and 119,497.68 is: 179,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,250.47 : 558,322.99 = 119,497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,250.47/558,322.99 = 119,497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,250.47x = 558,322.99 × 119,497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,250.47x = 66,718,301,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,718,301,864.96/372,250.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,229.60

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