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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,900.19, 558,975.75 and 119,994.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,900.19, 558,975.75 and 119,994.81 is: 179,871.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,900.19 : 558,975.75 = 119,994.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,900.19/558,975.75 = 119,994.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,900.19x = 558,975.75 × 119,994.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,900.19x = 67,074,188,915.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,074,188,915.86/372,900.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,871.69

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