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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,022.96, 557,706.12 and 135,324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,022.96, 557,706.12 and 135,324.22 is: 202,866.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,022.96 : 557,706.12 = 135,324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,022.96/557,706.12 = 135,324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,022.96x = 557,706.12 × 135,324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,022.96x = 75,471,145,678.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,471,145,678.23/372,022.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,866.90

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