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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,569.24, 558,962.74 and 119,844.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,569.24, 558,962.74 and 119,844.04 is: 179,801.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,569.24 : 558,962.74 = 119,844.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,569.24/558,962.74 = 119,844.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,569.24x = 558,962.74 × 119,844.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,569.24x = 66,988,352,971.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,988,352,971.07/372,569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,801.08

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