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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,894.13, 563,812.84 and 119,716.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,894.13, 563,812.84 and 119,716.35 is: 179,565.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,894.13 : 563,812.84 = 119,716.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,894.13/563,812.84 = 119,716.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,894.13x = 563,812.84 × 119,716.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,894.13x = 67,497,612,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,497,612,649.88/375,894.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,565.49

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