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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,414.11, 558,708.84 and 106,178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,414.11, 558,708.84 and 106,178.45 is: 159,292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,414.11 : 558,708.84 = 106,178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,414.11/558,708.84 = 106,178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,414.11x = 558,708.84 × 106,178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,414.11x = 59,322,835,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,322,835,838.95/372,414.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,292.67

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