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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,382.74, 558,661.59 and 106,147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,382.74, 558,661.59 and 106,147.08 is: 159,245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,382.74 : 558,661.59 = 106,147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,382.74/558,661.59 = 106,147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,382.74x = 558,661.59 × 106,147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,382.74x = 59,300,296,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,300,296,486.66/372,382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,245.56

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