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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,456.75, 558,690.25 and 106,217.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,456.75, 558,690.25 and 106,217.29 is: 159,327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,456.75 : 558,690.25 = 106,217.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,456.75/558,690.25 = 106,217.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,456.75x = 558,690.25 × 106,217.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,456.75x = 59,342,564,304.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,342,564,304.42/372,456.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,327.40

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