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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,007.52, 558,040.09 and 115,807.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,007.52, 558,040.09 and 115,807.89 is: 173,720.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,007.52 : 558,040.09 = 115,807.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,007.52/558,040.09 = 115,807.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,007.52x = 558,040.09 × 115,807.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,007.52x = 64,625,446,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,625,446,463.89/372,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,720.81

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