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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,929.04, 559,407.42 and 120,213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,929.04, 559,407.42 and 120,213.18 is: 180,324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,929.04 : 559,407.42 = 120,213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,929.04/559,407.42 = 120,213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,929.04x = 559,407.42 × 120,213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,929.04x = 67,248,141,475.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,248,141,475.69/372,929.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,324.23

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