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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,337.98, 558,322.47 and 132,415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,337.98, 558,322.47 and 132,415.89 is: 198,558.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,337.98 : 558,322.47 = 132,415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,337.98/558,322.47 = 132,415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,337.98x = 558,322.47 × 132,415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,337.98x = 73,930,766,772.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,930,766,772.05/372,337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,558.22

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