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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,237.10, 558,355.65 and 106,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,237.10, 558,355.65 and 106,006.30 is: 159,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,237.10 : 558,355.65 = 106,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,237.10/558,355.65 = 106,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,237.10x = 558,355.65 × 106,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,237.10x = 59,189,216,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,189,216,540.60/372,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,009.45

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