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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,338.98, 558,323.97 and 132,416.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,338.98, 558,323.97 and 132,416.89 is: 198,559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,338.98 : 558,323.97 = 132,416.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,338.98/558,323.97 = 132,416.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,338.98x = 558,323.97 × 132,416.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,338.98x = 73,931,523,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,931,523,719.85/372,338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,559.72

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