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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,004.60, 558,152.70 and 135,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,004.60, 558,152.70 and 135,371.20 is: 203,109.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,004.60 : 558,152.70 = 135,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,004.60/558,152.70 = 135,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,004.60x = 558,152.70 × 135,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,004.60x = 75,557,800,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,557,800,782.24/372,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,109.86

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