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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,912.78, 556,291.33 and 104,611.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,912.78, 556,291.33 and 104,611.02 is: 156,894.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,912.78 : 556,291.33 = 104,611.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,912.78/556,291.33 = 104,611.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,912.78x = 556,291.33 × 104,611.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,912.78x = 58,194,203,448.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,194,203,448.46/370,912.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,894.58

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