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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,377.70, 558,566.55 and 123,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,377.70, 558,566.55 and 123,059.70 is: 184,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,377.70 : 558,566.55 = 123,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,377.70/558,566.55 = 123,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,377.70x = 558,566.55 × 123,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,377.70x = 68,737,032,073.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,737,032,073.04/372,377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,589.55

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