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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,392.73, 558,588.24 and 135,638.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,392.73, 558,588.24 and 135,638.64 is: 203,457.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,392.73 : 558,588.24 = 135,638.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,392.73/558,588.24 = 135,638.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,392.73x = 558,588.24 × 135,638.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,392.73x = 75,766,149,193.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,766,149,193.59/372,392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,457.65

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