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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,577.23, 558,552.36 and 162,056.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,577.23, 558,552.36 and 162,056.61 is: 242,948.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,577.23 : 558,552.36 = 162,056.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,577.23/558,552.36 = 162,056.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,577.23x = 558,552.36 × 162,056.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,577.23x = 90,517,101,969.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,517,101,969.10/372,577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,948.56

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