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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,550.54, 558,920.13 and 106,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,550.54, 558,920.13 and 106,312 is: 159,494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,550.54 : 558,920.13 = 106,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,550.54/558,920.13 = 106,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,550.54x = 558,920.13 × 106,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,550.54x = 59,419,916,860.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,419,916,860.56/372,550.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,494.92

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