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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,444.52, 555,669.54 and 104,231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,444.52, 555,669.54 and 104,231.96 is: 156,348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,444.52 : 555,669.54 = 104,231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,444.52/555,669.54 = 104,231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,444.52x = 555,669.54 × 104,231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,444.52x = 57,918,525,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,918,525,266.50/370,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,348.72

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