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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,377.80, 558,499.58 and 159,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,377.80, 558,499.58 and 159,265.60 is: 238,869.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,377.80 : 558,499.58 = 159,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,377.80/558,499.58 = 159,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,377.80x = 558,499.58 × 159,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,377.80x = 88,949,770,708.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,949,770,708.45/372,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,869.69

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