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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,571, 558,909.06 and 119,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,571, 558,909.06 and 119,766.76 is: 179,667.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,571 : 558,909.06 = 119,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,571/558,909.06 = 119,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,571x = 558,909.06 × 119,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,571x = 66,938,727,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,938,727,250.85/372,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,667.04

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