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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,492.03, 558,639.63 and 106,267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,492.03, 558,639.63 and 106,267.71 is: 159,373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,492.03 : 558,639.63 = 106,267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,492.03/558,639.63 = 106,267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,492.03x = 558,639.63 × 106,267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,492.03x = 59,365,354,195.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,365,354,195.35/372,492.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,373.49

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