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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,003.10, 558,223.35 and 135,369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,003.10, 558,223.35 and 135,369.70 is: 203,134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,003.10 : 558,223.35 = 135,369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,003.10/558,223.35 = 135,369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,003.10x = 558,223.35 × 135,369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,003.10x = 75,566,527,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,566,527,422.50/372,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,134.13

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