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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,181.44, 558,188.31 and 105,936.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,181.44, 558,188.31 and 105,936.06 is: 158,880.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,181.44 : 558,188.31 = 105,936.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,181.44/558,188.31 = 105,936.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,181.44x = 558,188.31 × 105,936.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,181.44x = 59,132,270,299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,132,270,299.46/372,181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,880.22

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