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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,724.97, 559,176.83 and 120,029.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,724.97, 559,176.83 and 120,029.27 is: 180,072.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,724.97 : 559,176.83 = 120,029.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,724.97/559,176.83 = 120,029.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,724.97x = 559,176.83 × 120,029.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,724.97x = 67,117,586,105.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,117,586,105.67/372,724.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,072.68

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