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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,741.46, 557,609.76 and 105,502.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,741.46, 557,609.76 and 105,502.14 is: 158,252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,741.46 : 557,609.76 = 105,502.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,741.46/557,609.76 = 105,502.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,741.46x = 557,609.76 × 105,502.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,741.46x = 58,829,022,964.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,829,022,964.89/371,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,252.52

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