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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,506.60, 558,846.66 and 106,270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,506.60, 558,846.66 and 106,270.76 is: 159,430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,506.60 : 558,846.66 = 106,270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,506.60/558,846.66 = 106,270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,506.60x = 558,846.66 × 106,270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,506.60x = 59,389,059,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,389,059,281.66/372,506.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,430.89

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