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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,595.14, 558,720.72 and 119,828.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,595.14, 558,720.72 and 119,828.70 is: 179,687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,595.14 : 558,720.72 = 119,828.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,595.14/558,720.72 = 119,828.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,595.14x = 558,720.72 × 119,828.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,595.14x = 66,950,777,540.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,950,777,540.66/372,595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,687.74

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