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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,189.77, 558,288.11 and 105,950.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,189.77, 558,288.11 and 105,950.27 is: 158,926.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,189.77 : 558,288.11 = 105,950.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,189.77/558,288.11 = 105,950.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,189.77x = 558,288.11 × 105,950.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,189.77x = 59,150,777,652.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,150,777,652.89/372,189.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,926.39

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