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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,632.23, 558,957.53 and 135,974.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,632.23, 558,957.53 and 135,974.82 is: 203,965.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,632.23 : 558,957.53 = 135,974.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,632.23/558,957.53 = 135,974.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,632.23x = 558,957.53 × 135,974.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,632.23x = 76,004,149,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,004,149,529.39/372,632.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,965.58

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