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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,176.46, 559,844.20 and 120,471.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,176.46, 559,844.20 and 120,471.31 is: 180,732.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,176.46 : 559,844.20 = 120,471.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,176.46/559,844.20 = 120,471.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,176.46x = 559,844.20 × 120,471.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,176.46x = 67,445,164,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,445,164,169.90/373,176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,732.63

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