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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,187.14, 558,280.98 and 91,704.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,187.14, 558,280.98 and 91,704.39 is: 137,556.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,187.14 : 558,280.98 = 91,704.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,187.14/558,280.98 = 91,704.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,187.14x = 558,280.98 × 91,704.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,187.14x = 51,196,816,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,196,816,719.50/372,187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,556.65

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