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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,556.95, 558,667.30 and 106,254.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,556.95, 558,667.30 and 106,254.17 is: 159,333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,556.95 : 558,667.30 = 106,254.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,556.95/558,667.30 = 106,254.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,556.95x = 558,667.30 × 106,254.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,556.95x = 59,360,727,208.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,360,727,208.67/372,556.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,333.30

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