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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,341.52, 558,327.68 and 132,419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,341.52, 558,327.68 and 132,419.44 is: 198,563.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,341.52 : 558,327.68 = 132,419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,341.52/558,327.68 = 132,419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,341.52x = 558,327.68 × 132,419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,341.52x = 73,933,438,722.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,933,438,722.10/372,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,563.51

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