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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,048.34, 557,996.65 and 105,737.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,048.34, 557,996.65 and 105,737.35 is: 158,584.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,048.34 : 557,996.65 = 105,737.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,048.34/557,996.65 = 105,737.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,048.34x = 557,996.65 × 105,737.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,048.34x = 59,001,086,466.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,001,086,466.79/372,048.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,584.46

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