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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,938.89, 563,683.14 and 119,660.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,938.89, 563,683.14 and 119,660.77 is: 179,419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,938.89 : 563,683.14 = 119,660.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,938.89/563,683.14 = 119,660.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,938.89x = 563,683.14 × 119,660.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,938.89x = 67,450,758,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,450,758,568.42/375,938.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,419.48

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