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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,179.55, 558,272.70 and 105,939.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,179.55, 558,272.70 and 105,939.96 is: 158,910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,179.55 : 558,272.70 = 105,939.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,179.55/558,272.70 = 105,939.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,179.55x = 558,272.70 × 105,939.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,179.55x = 59,143,387,507.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,143,387,507.09/372,179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,910.90

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