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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,541.14, 558,895.05 and 135,883.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,541.14, 558,895.05 and 135,883.83 is: 203,856.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,541.14 : 558,895.05 = 135,883.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,541.14/558,895.05 = 135,883.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,541.14x = 558,895.05 × 135,883.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,541.14x = 75,944,799,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,944,799,962.04/372,541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,856.14

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