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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,831.30, 559,340.10 and 120,135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,831.30, 559,340.10 and 120,135.60 is: 180,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,831.30 : 559,340.10 = 120,135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,831.30/559,340.10 = 120,135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,831.30x = 559,340.10 × 120,135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,831.30x = 67,196,658,517.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,196,658,517.56/372,831.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,233.42

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