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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,201.06, 558,112.96 and 158,935.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,201.06, 558,112.96 and 158,935.76 is: 238,323.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,201.06 : 558,112.96 = 158,935.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,201.06/558,112.96 = 158,935.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,201.06x = 558,112.96 × 158,935.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,201.06x = 88,704,107,463.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,704,107,463.45/372,201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,323.09

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