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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,724.83, 558,589.01 and 135,844.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,724.83, 558,589.01 and 135,844.83 is: 203,585.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,724.83 : 558,589.01 = 135,844.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,724.83/558,589.01 = 135,844.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,724.83x = 558,589.01 × 135,844.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,724.83x = 75,881,428,424.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,881,428,424.09/372,724.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,585.65

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