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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,429.10, 558,648.86 and 106,189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,429.10, 558,648.86 and 106,189.72 is: 159,286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,429.10 : 558,648.86 = 106,189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,429.10/558,648.86 = 106,189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,429.10x = 558,648.86 × 106,189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,429.10x = 59,322,766,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,322,766,021.72/372,429.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,286.07

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