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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,543.15, 558,673.70 and 159,302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,543.15, 558,673.70 and 159,302.13 is: 238,892.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,543.15 : 558,673.70 = 159,302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,543.15/558,673.70 = 159,302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,543.15x = 558,673.70 × 159,302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,543.15x = 88,997,909,588.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,997,909,588.47/372,543.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,892.89

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