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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,901.19, 558,977.25 and 119,995.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,901.19, 558,977.25 and 119,995.81 is: 179,873.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,901.19 : 558,977.25 = 119,995.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,901.19/558,977.25 = 119,995.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,901.19x = 558,977.25 × 119,995.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,901.19x = 67,074,927,885.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,074,927,885.32/372,901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,873.19

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