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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,430.80, 558,646.20 and 135,781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,430.80, 558,646.20 and 135,781.20 is: 203,671.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,430.80 : 558,646.20 = 135,781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,430.80/558,646.20 = 135,781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,430.80x = 558,646.20 × 135,781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,430.80x = 75,853,651,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,853,651,411.44/372,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,671.80

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