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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,233.81, 558,358.01 and 106,001.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,233.81, 558,358.01 and 106,001.17 is: 159,003.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,233.81 : 558,358.01 = 106,001.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,233.81/558,358.01 = 106,001.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,233.81x = 558,358.01 × 106,001.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,233.81x = 59,186,599,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186,599,017.08/372,233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,003.82

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