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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,565.44, 558,707.04 and 159,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,565.44, 558,707.04 and 159,324.40 is: 238,926.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,565.44 : 558,707.04 = 159,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,565.44/558,707.04 = 159,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,565.44x = 558,707.04 × 159,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,565.44x = 89,015,663,923.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,015,663,923.78/372,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,926.25

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