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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,385.70, 557,158.51 and 115,213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,385.70, 557,158.51 and 115,213.08 is: 172,844.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,385.70 : 557,158.51 = 115,213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,385.70/557,158.51 = 115,213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,385.70x = 557,158.51 × 115,213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,385.70x = 64,191,947,697.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,191,947,697.28/371,385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,844.43

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