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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,196.32, 559,903.52 and 120,470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,196.32, 559,903.52 and 120,470.88 is: 180,741.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,196.32 : 559,903.52 = 120,470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,196.32/559,903.52 = 120,470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,196.32x = 559,903.52 × 120,470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,196.32x = 67,452,069,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,452,069,769.50/373,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,741.52

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