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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,418.16, 558,288.36 and 135,706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,418.16, 558,288.36 and 135,706.88 is: 203,436.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,418.16 : 558,288.36 = 135,706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,418.16/558,288.36 = 135,706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,418.16x = 558,288.36 × 135,706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,418.16x = 75,763,571,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,763,571,475.92/372,418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,436.83

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