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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,175.08, 559,842.14 and 120,469.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,175.08, 559,842.14 and 120,469.93 is: 180,730.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,175.08 : 559,842.14 = 120,469.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,175.08/559,842.14 = 120,469.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,175.08x = 559,842.14 × 120,469.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,175.08x = 67,444,142,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,444,142,814.50/373,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,730.56

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