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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,238.60, 558,357.90 and 106,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,238.60, 558,357.90 and 106,007.80 is: 159,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,238.60 : 558,357.90 = 106,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,238.60/558,357.90 = 106,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,238.60x = 558,357.90 × 106,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,238.60x = 59,190,292,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,190,292,591.62/372,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,011.70

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