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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,050.06, 558,073.85 and 102,178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,050.06, 558,073.85 and 102,178.44 is: 153,267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,050.06 : 558,073.85 = 102,178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,050.06/558,073.85 = 102,178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,050.06x = 558,073.85 × 102,178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,050.06x = 57,023,114,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,023,114,886.90/372,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,267.32

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