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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,255.16, 558,330.02 and 119,502.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,255.16, 558,330.02 and 119,502.37 is: 179,236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,255.16 : 558,330.02 = 119,502.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,255.16/558,330.02 = 119,502.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,255.16x = 558,330.02 × 119,502.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,255.16x = 66,721,760,632.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,721,760,632.15/372,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,236.63

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