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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,537.06, 558,899.90 and 106,298.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,537.06, 558,899.90 and 106,298.51 is: 159,474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,537.06 : 558,899.90 = 106,298.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,537.06/558,899.90 = 106,298.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,537.06x = 558,899.90 × 106,298.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,537.06x = 59,410,226,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,410,226,609.15/372,537.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,474.68

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