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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,514.68, 558,793.89 and 116,312.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,514.68, 558,793.89 and 116,312.49 is: 174,475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,514.68 : 558,793.89 = 116,312.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,514.68/558,793.89 = 116,312.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,514.68x = 558,793.89 × 116,312.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,514.68x = 64,994,708,742.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,994,708,742.69/372,514.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,475.56

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