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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,385.74, 558,666.09 and 106,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,385.74, 558,666.09 and 106,150.08 is: 159,250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,385.74 : 558,666.09 = 106,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,385.74/558,666.09 = 106,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,385.74x = 558,666.09 × 106,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,385.74x = 59,302,450,146.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,302,450,146.79/372,385.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,250.06

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