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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,254.42, 558,328.89 and 119,501.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,254.42, 558,328.89 and 119,501.62 is: 179,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,254.42 : 558,328.89 = 119,501.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,254.42/558,328.89 = 119,501.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,254.42x = 558,328.89 × 119,501.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,254.42x = 66,721,206,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,721,206,847.80/372,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,235.50

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