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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,578.23, 558,553.86 and 162,057.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,578.23, 558,553.86 and 162,057.61 is: 242,950.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,578.23 : 558,553.86 = 162,057.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,578.23/558,553.86 = 162,057.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,578.23x = 558,553.86 × 162,057.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,578.23x = 90,517,903,607.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,517,903,607.87/372,578.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,950.06

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