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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,900.07, 558,975.56 and 119,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,900.07, 558,975.56 and 119,994.68 is: 179,871.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,900.07 : 558,975.56 = 119,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,900.07/558,975.56 = 119,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,900.07x = 558,975.56 × 119,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,900.07x = 67,074,093,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,074,093,450.02/372,900.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,871.50

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