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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,366.12, 555,775.98 and 159,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,366.12, 555,775.98 and 159,999.40 is: 240,097.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,366.12 : 555,775.98 = 159,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,366.12/555,775.98 = 159,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,366.12x = 555,775.98 × 159,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,366.12x = 88,923,823,334.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,923,823,334.41/370,366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,097.08

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