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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,544.37, 558,899.90 and 135,887.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,544.37, 558,899.90 and 135,887.06 is: 203,860.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,544.37 : 558,899.90 = 135,887.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,544.37/558,899.90 = 135,887.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,544.37x = 558,899.90 × 135,887.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,544.37x = 75,947,262,328.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,947,262,328.87/372,544.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,860.98

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