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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,183.44, 558,191.31 and 105,938.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,183.44, 558,191.31 and 105,938.06 is: 158,883.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,183.44 : 558,191.31 = 105,938.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,183.44/558,191.31 = 105,938.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,183.44x = 558,191.31 × 105,938.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,183.44x = 59,133,704,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,133,704,490.26/372,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,883.22

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