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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,031.18, 557,986.98 and 102,096.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,031.18, 557,986.98 and 102,096.25 is: 153,127.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,031.18 : 557,986.98 = 102,096.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,031.18/557,986.98 = 102,096.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,031.18x = 557,986.98 × 102,096.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,031.18x = 56,968,376,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,968,376,620.43/372,031.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,127.96

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