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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,582.48, 558,878.88 and 106,342.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,582.48, 558,878.88 and 106,342.92 is: 159,515.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,582.48 : 558,878.88 = 106,342.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,582.48/558,878.88 = 106,342.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,582.48x = 558,878.88 × 106,342.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,582.48x = 59,432,812,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,432,812,025.53/372,582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,515.85

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