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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,899.19, 558,974.25 and 119,993.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,899.19, 558,974.25 and 119,993.81 is: 179,870.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,899.19 : 558,974.25 = 119,993.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,899.19/558,974.25 = 119,993.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,899.19x = 558,974.25 × 119,993.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,899.19x = 67,073,447,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,073,447,154.52/372,899.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,870.19

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