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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,582.51, 558,732.78 and 159,341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,582.51, 558,732.78 and 159,341.55 is: 238,952.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,582.51 : 558,732.78 = 159,341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,582.51/558,732.78 = 159,341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,582.51x = 558,732.78 × 159,341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,582.51x = 89,029,347,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,029,347,201.01/372,582.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,952.03

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