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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,464.41, 558,604.13 and 106,227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,464.41, 558,604.13 and 106,227.24 is: 159,314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,464.41 : 558,604.13 = 106,227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,464.41/558,604.13 = 106,227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,464.41x = 558,604.13 × 106,227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,464.41x = 59,338,974,982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,338,974,982.50/372,464.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,314.48

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