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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,607.56, 555,944.14 and 104,370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,607.56, 555,944.14 and 104,370.44 is: 156,564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,607.56 : 555,944.14 = 104,370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,607.56/555,944.14 = 104,370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,607.56x = 555,944.14 × 104,370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,607.56x = 58,024,134,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,024,134,507.22/370,607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,564.90

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