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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,498.03, 558,648.63 and 106,273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,498.03, 558,648.63 and 106,273.71 is: 159,382.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,498.03 : 558,648.63 = 106,273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,498.03/558,648.63 = 106,273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,498.03x = 558,648.63 × 106,273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,498.03x = 59,369,662,496.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,369,662,496.52/372,498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,382.49

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