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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,001.80, 555,132.30 and 159,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,001.80, 555,132.30 and 159,704.20 is: 239,612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,001.80 : 555,132.30 = 159,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,001.80/555,132.30 = 159,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,001.80x = 555,132.30 × 159,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,001.80x = 88,656,959,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,656,959,865.66/370,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,612.24

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