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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,431.26, 558,482.91 and 106,131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,431.26, 558,482.91 and 106,131.34 is: 159,150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,431.26 : 558,482.91 = 106,131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,431.26/558,482.91 = 106,131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,431.26x = 558,482.91 × 106,131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,431.26x = 59,272,539,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,272,539,605.40/372,431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,150.28

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