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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,114.06, 558,177.21 and 105,881.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,114.06, 558,177.21 and 105,881.46 is: 158,823.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,114.06 : 558,177.21 = 105,881.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,114.06/558,177.21 = 105,881.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,114.06x = 558,177.21 × 105,881.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,114.06x = 59,100,617,933.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,100,617,933.53/372,114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,823.93

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