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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,205.10, 555,307.65 and 103,974.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,205.10, 555,307.65 and 103,974.30 is: 155,961.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,205.10 : 555,307.65 = 103,974.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,205.10/555,307.65 = 103,974.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,205.10x = 555,307.65 × 103,974.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,205.10x = 57,737,724,193.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,737,724,193.40/370,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,961.45

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