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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,511.80, 558,451.80 and 135,716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,511.80, 558,451.80 and 135,716.40 is: 203,459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,511.80 : 558,451.80 = 135,716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,511.80/558,451.80 = 135,716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,511.80x = 558,451.80 × 135,716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,511.80x = 75,791,067,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,791,067,869.52/372,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,459.51

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