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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,042.56, 558,063.86 and 91,559.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,042.56, 558,063.86 and 91,559.81 is: 137,339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,042.56 : 558,063.86 = 91,559.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,042.56/558,063.86 = 91,559.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,042.56x = 558,063.86 × 91,559.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,042.56x = 51,096,221,926.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,096,221,926.83/372,042.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,339.72

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