Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,276, 559,970.40 and 120,472
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 373,276, 559,970.40 and 120,472 is: 180,726.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,276 : 559,970.40 = 120,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,276/559,970.40 = 120,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,276x = 559,970.40 × 120,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,276x = 67,460,754,028.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,460,754,028.80/373,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,726.20
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