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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,234.12, 558,354.24 and 105,994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,234.12, 558,354.24 and 105,994.32 is: 158,992.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,234.12 : 558,354.24 = 105,994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,234.12/558,354.24 = 105,994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,234.12x = 558,354.24 × 105,994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,234.12x = 59,182,377,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,182,377,987.92/372,234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,992.35

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