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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,063.46, 556,618.35 and 104,844.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,063.46, 556,618.35 and 104,844.42 is: 157,273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,063.46 : 556,618.35 = 104,844.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,063.46/556,618.35 = 104,844.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,063.46x = 556,618.35 × 104,844.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,063.46x = 58,358,328,067.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,358,328,067.11/371,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,273.17

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