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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,536.37, 558,913.43 and 119,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,536.37, 558,913.43 and 119,811.20 is: 179,751.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,536.37 : 558,913.43 = 119,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,536.37/558,913.43 = 119,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,536.37x = 558,913.43 × 119,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,536.37x = 66,964,086,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,964,086,249.38/372,536.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,751.81

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