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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,253.42, 558,327.39 and 119,500.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,253.42, 558,327.39 and 119,500.62 is: 179,234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,253.42 : 558,327.39 = 119,500.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,253.42/558,327.39 = 119,500.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,253.42x = 558,327.39 × 119,500.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,253.42x = 66,720,469,267.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,720,469,267.98/372,253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,234.00

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