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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,200.06, 558,111.47 and 158,934.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,200.06, 558,111.47 and 158,934.76 is: 238,321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,200.06 : 558,111.47 = 158,934.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,200.06/558,111.47 = 158,934.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,200.06x = 558,111.47 × 158,934.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,200.06x = 88,703,310,347.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,703,310,347.74/372,200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,321.59

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