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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,176.44, 558,180.82 and 105,931.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,176.44, 558,180.82 and 105,931.06 is: 158,872.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,176.44 : 558,180.82 = 105,931.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,176.44/558,180.82 = 105,931.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,176.44x = 558,180.82 × 105,931.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,176.44x = 59,128,685,934.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,128,685,934.27/372,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,872.73

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