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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,393.48, 558,589.37 and 135,639.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,393.48, 558,589.37 and 135,639.39 is: 203,458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,393.48 : 558,589.37 = 135,639.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,393.48/558,589.37 = 135,639.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,393.48x = 558,589.37 × 135,639.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,393.48x = 75,766,720,729.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,766,720,729.09/372,393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,458.77

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