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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,643.89, 558,966.01 and 119,924.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,643.89, 558,966.01 and 119,924.35 is: 179,886.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,643.89 : 558,966.01 = 119,924.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,643.89/558,966.01 = 119,924.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,643.89x = 558,966.01 × 119,924.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,643.89x = 67,033,632,825.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,033,632,825.64/372,643.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,886.57

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