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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,181.94, 558,189.06 and 105,936.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,181.94, 558,189.06 and 105,936.56 is: 158,880.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,181.94 : 558,189.06 = 105,936.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,181.94/558,189.06 = 105,936.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,181.94x = 558,189.06 × 105,936.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,181.94x = 59,132,628,846.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,132,628,846.03/372,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,880.97

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