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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,498.38, 558,766.02 and 106,298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,498.38, 558,766.02 and 106,298.12 is: 159,452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,498.38 : 558,766.02 = 106,298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,498.38/558,766.02 = 106,298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,498.38x = 558,766.02 × 106,298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,498.38x = 59,395,777,445.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,395,777,445.88/372,498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,452.44

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