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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,588.51, 557,273.42 and 105,372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,588.51, 557,273.42 and 105,372.29 is: 158,027.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,588.51 : 557,273.42 = 105,372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,588.51/557,273.42 = 105,372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,588.51x = 557,273.42 × 105,372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,588.51x = 58,721,177,683.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,721,177,683.00/371,588.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,027.43

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