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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,675.99, 558,886.89 and 119,895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,675.99, 558,886.89 and 119,895.24 is: 179,801.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,675.99 : 558,886.89 = 119,895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,675.99/558,886.89 = 119,895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,675.99x = 558,886.89 × 119,895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,675.99x = 67,007,877,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,007,877,809.40/372,675.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,801.97

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