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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,611.01, 558,998.98 and 135,953.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,611.01, 558,998.98 and 135,953.00 is: 203,959.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,611.01 : 558,998.98 = 135,953.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,611.01/558,998.98 = 135,953.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,611.01x = 558,998.98 × 135,953.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,611.01x = 75,997,589,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,997,589,385.56/372,611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,959.59

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