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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,499.38, 558,767.52 and 106,299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,499.38, 558,767.52 and 106,299.12 is: 159,453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,499.38 : 558,767.52 = 106,299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,499.38/558,767.52 = 106,299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,499.38x = 558,767.52 × 106,299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,499.38x = 59,396,495,660.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,396,495,660.58/372,499.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,453.95

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