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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,234.06, 558,358.38 and 106,001.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,234.06, 558,358.38 and 106,001.42 is: 159,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,234.06 : 558,358.38 = 106,001.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,234.06/558,358.38 = 106,001.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,234.06x = 558,358.38 × 106,001.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,234.06x = 59,186,778,357.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186,778,357.11/372,234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,004.20

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