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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,555.04, 558,837.69 and 106,315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,555.04, 558,837.69 and 106,315.48 is: 159,474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,555.04 : 558,837.69 = 106,315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,555.04/558,837.69 = 106,315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,555.04x = 558,837.69 × 106,315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,555.04x = 59,413,097,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,413,097,254.44/372,555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,474.68

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