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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,567.16, 558,410.67 and 159,272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,567.16, 558,410.67 and 159,272.68 is: 238,720.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,567.16 : 558,410.67 = 159,272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,567.16/558,410.67 = 159,272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,567.16x = 558,410.67 × 159,272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,567.16x = 88,939,563,951.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,939,563,951.50/372,567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,720.89

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