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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,333.59, 559,952.71 and 120,587.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,333.59, 559,952.71 and 120,587.81 is: 180,866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,333.59 : 559,952.71 = 120,587.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,333.59/559,952.71 = 120,587.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,333.59x = 559,952.71 × 120,587.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,333.59x = 67,523,470,399.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,523,470,399.53/373,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,866.32

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