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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,466.41, 558,607.14 and 106,229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,466.41, 558,607.14 and 106,229.25 is: 159,317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,466.41 : 558,607.14 = 106,229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,466.41/558,607.14 = 106,229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,466.41x = 558,607.14 × 106,229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,466.41x = 59,340,417,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,340,417,526.85/372,466.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,317.50

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