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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,623.33, 558,944.18 and 135,965.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,623.33, 558,944.18 and 135,965.97 is: 203,952.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,623.33 : 558,944.18 = 135,965.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,623.33/558,944.18 = 135,965.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,623.33x = 558,944.18 × 135,965.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,623.33x = 75,997,387,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,997,387,609.55/372,623.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,952.31

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