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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,264.60, 558,542.70 and 135,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,264.60, 558,542.70 and 135,631.20 is: 203,499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,264.60 : 558,542.70 = 135,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,264.60/558,542.70 = 135,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,264.60x = 558,542.70 × 135,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,264.60x = 75,755,816,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,755,816,652.24/372,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,499.92

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