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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,631.23, 558,956.03 and 135,973.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,631.23, 558,956.03 and 135,973.82 is: 203,964.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,631.23 : 558,956.03 = 135,973.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,631.23/558,956.03 = 135,973.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,631.23x = 558,956.03 × 135,973.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,631.23x = 76,003,387,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,003,387,328.66/372,631.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,964.08

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