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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,376.61, 558,411.82 and 147,706.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,376.61, 558,411.82 and 147,706.10 is: 221,498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,376.61 : 558,411.82 = 147,706.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,376.61/558,411.82 = 147,706.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,376.61x = 558,411.82 × 147,706.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,376.61x = 82,480,831,058.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,480,831,058.82/372,376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,498.42

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