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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,285.72, 558,344.34 and 106,040.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,285.72, 558,344.34 and 106,040.34 is: 159,036.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,285.72 : 558,344.34 = 106,040.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,285.72/558,344.34 = 106,040.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,285.72x = 558,344.34 × 106,040.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,285.72x = 59,207,023,650.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,207,023,650.68/372,285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,036.52

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