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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,646.28, 558,969.59 and 119,926.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,646.28, 558,969.59 and 119,926.73 is: 179,890.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,646.28 : 558,969.59 = 119,926.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,646.28/558,969.59 = 119,926.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,646.28x = 558,969.59 × 119,926.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,646.28x = 67,035,396,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,035,396,795.38/372,646.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,890.15

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