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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,008.06, 557,667.83 and 135,287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,008.06, 557,667.83 and 135,287.18 is: 202,805.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,008.06 : 557,667.83 = 135,287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,008.06/557,667.83 = 135,287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,008.06x = 557,667.83 × 135,287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,008.06x = 75,445,308,097.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,445,308,097.42/372,008.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,805.57

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