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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,320.28, 558,508.50 and 116,120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,320.28, 558,508.50 and 116,120.52 is: 174,189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,320.28 : 558,508.50 = 116,120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,320.28/558,508.50 = 116,120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,320.28x = 558,508.50 × 116,120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,320.28x = 64,854,297,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,854,297,444.42/372,320.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,189.54

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