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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,393.23, 558,588.99 and 135,639.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,393.23, 558,588.99 and 135,639.14 is: 203,458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,393.23 : 558,588.99 = 135,639.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,393.23/558,588.99 = 135,639.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,393.23x = 558,588.99 × 135,639.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,393.23x = 75,766,530,217.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,766,530,217.07/372,393.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,458.40

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