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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,624.34, 558,945.68 and 135,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,624.34, 558,945.68 and 135,966.96 is: 203,953.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,624.34 : 558,945.68 = 135,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,624.34/558,945.68 = 135,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,624.34x = 558,945.68 × 135,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,624.34x = 75,998,144,914.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,998,144,914.73/372,624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,953.79

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