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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,901.57, 558,977.81 and 119,996.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,901.57, 558,977.81 and 119,996.18 is: 179,873.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,901.57 : 558,977.81 = 119,996.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,901.57/558,977.81 = 119,996.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,901.57x = 558,977.81 × 119,996.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,901.57x = 67,075,201,904.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,075,201,904.77/372,901.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,873.74

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