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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,563.10, 558,884.64 and 159,353.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,563.10, 558,884.64 and 159,353.15 is: 239,046.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,563.10 : 558,884.64 = 159,353.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,563.10/558,884.64 = 159,353.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,563.10x = 558,884.64 × 159,353.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,563.10x = 89,060,027,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,060,027,073.85/372,563.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,046.83

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