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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,817.38, 559,170.18 and 120,064.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,817.38, 559,170.18 and 120,064.44 is: 180,078.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,817.38 : 559,170.18 = 120,064.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,817.38/559,170.18 = 120,064.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,817.38x = 559,170.18 × 120,064.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,817.38x = 67,136,454,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,136,454,526.40/372,817.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,078.66

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