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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,175.83, 559,843.26 and 120,470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,175.83, 559,843.26 and 120,470.68 is: 180,731.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,175.83 : 559,843.26 = 120,470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,175.83/559,843.26 = 120,470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,175.83x = 559,843.26 × 120,470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,175.83x = 67,444,698,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,444,698,225.62/373,175.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,731.69

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