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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,534.93, 558,802.45 and 119,809.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,534.93, 558,802.45 and 119,809.88 is: 179,714.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,534.93 : 558,802.45 = 119,809.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,534.93/558,802.45 = 119,809.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,534.93x = 558,802.45 × 119,809.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,534.93x = 66,950,056,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,950,056,398.80/372,534.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,714.84

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