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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,214.08, 558,324.48 and 105,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,214.08, 558,324.48 and 105,974.40 is: 158,962.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,214.08 : 558,324.48 = 105,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,214.08/558,324.48 = 105,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,214.08x = 558,324.48 × 105,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,214.08x = 59,168,101,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,168,101,773.31/372,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,962.56

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