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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,137.34, 558,121.92 and 105,891.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,137.34, 558,121.92 and 105,891.96 is: 158,814.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,137.34 : 558,121.92 = 105,891.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,137.34/558,121.92 = 105,891.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,137.34x = 558,121.92 × 105,891.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,137.34x = 59,100,624,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,100,624,027.76/372,137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,814.01

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