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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,284.10, 558,262.08 and 105,984.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,284.10, 558,262.08 and 105,984.05 is: 158,929.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,284.10 : 558,262.08 = 105,984.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,284.10/558,262.08 = 105,984.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,284.10x = 558,262.08 × 105,984.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,284.10x = 59,166,873,408.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,166,873,408.51/372,284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,929.36

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