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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,173.94, 558,177.08 and 105,928.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,173.94, 558,177.08 and 105,928.56 is: 158,868.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,173.94 : 558,177.08 = 105,928.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,173.94/558,177.08 = 105,928.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,173.94x = 558,177.08 × 105,928.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,173.94x = 59,126,893,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,126,893,779.76/372,173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,868.98

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