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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,536.02, 558,824.68 and 106,276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,536.02, 558,824.68 and 106,276.06 is: 159,419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,536.02 : 558,824.68 = 106,276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,536.02/558,824.68 = 106,276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,536.02x = 558,824.68 × 106,276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,536.02x = 59,389,685,221.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,389,685,221.16/372,536.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,419.98

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