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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,539.65, 558,892.80 and 135,882.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,539.65, 558,892.80 and 135,882.33 is: 203,853.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,539.65 : 558,892.80 = 135,882.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,539.65/558,892.80 = 135,882.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,539.65x = 558,892.80 × 135,882.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,539.65x = 75,943,653,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,943,653,867.72/372,539.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,853.88

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