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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,426.31, 558,644.66 and 106,186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,426.31, 558,644.66 and 106,186.82 is: 159,281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,426.31 : 558,644.66 = 106,186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,426.31/558,644.66 = 106,186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,426.31x = 558,644.66 × 106,186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,426.31x = 59,320,701,351.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,320,701,351.99/372,426.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,281.72

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