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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,638.69, 558,879.66 and 119,941.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,638.69, 558,879.66 and 119,941.77 is: 179,887.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,638.69 : 558,879.66 = 119,941.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,638.69/558,879.66 = 119,941.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,638.69x = 558,879.66 × 119,941.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,638.69x = 67,033,015,637.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,033,015,637.40/372,638.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,887.43

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