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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,581.51, 558,731.28 and 159,340.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,581.51, 558,731.28 and 159,340.55 is: 238,950.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,581.51 : 558,731.28 = 159,340.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,581.51/558,731.28 = 159,340.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,581.51x = 558,731.28 × 159,340.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,581.51x = 89,028,549,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,028,549,457.40/372,581.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,950.53

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