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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,507.89, 557,266.98 and 105,268.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,507.89, 557,266.98 and 105,268.15 is: 157,903.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,507.89 : 557,266.98 = 105,268.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,507.89/557,266.98 = 105,268.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,507.89x = 557,266.98 × 105,268.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,507.89x = 58,662,464,040.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,662,464,040.69/371,507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,903.68

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