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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,565.08, 558,510.64 and 135,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,565.08, 558,510.64 and 135,852.40 is: 203,655.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,565.08 : 558,510.64 = 135,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,565.08/558,510.64 = 135,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,565.08x = 558,510.64 × 135,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,565.08x = 75,875,010,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,875,010,869.54/372,565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,655.72

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