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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,334.59, 559,954.20 and 120,588.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,334.59, 559,954.20 and 120,588.81 is: 180,867.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,334.59 : 559,954.20 = 120,588.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,334.59/559,954.20 = 120,588.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,334.59x = 559,954.20 × 120,588.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,334.59x = 67,524,210,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,524,210,632.50/373,334.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,867.81

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