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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,576.23, 558,550.86 and 162,055.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,576.23, 558,550.86 and 162,055.61 is: 242,947.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,576.23 : 558,550.86 = 162,055.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,576.23/558,550.86 = 162,055.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,576.23x = 558,550.86 × 162,055.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,576.23x = 90,516,300,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,516,300,333.32/372,576.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,947.06

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