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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,176.94, 558,181.58 and 105,931.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,176.94, 558,181.58 and 105,931.56 is: 158,873.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,176.94 : 558,181.58 = 105,931.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,176.94/558,181.58 = 105,931.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,176.94x = 558,181.58 × 105,931.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,176.94x = 59,129,045,003.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,129,045,003.01/372,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,873.48

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