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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,192.68, 558,315.71 and 155,833.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,192.68, 558,315.71 and 155,833.68 is: 233,761.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,192.68 : 558,315.71 = 155,833.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,192.68/558,315.71 = 155,833.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,192.68x = 558,315.71 × 155,833.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,192.68x = 87,004,390,911.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,004,390,911.94/372,192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,761.70

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