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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,671.58, 558,889.70 and 119,895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,671.58, 558,889.70 and 119,895.76 is: 179,805.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,671.58 : 558,889.70 = 119,895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,671.58/558,889.70 = 119,895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,671.58x = 558,889.70 × 119,895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,671.58x = 67,008,505,337.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,008,505,337.67/372,671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,805.78

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