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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,774.72, 559,123.20 and 106,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,774.72, 559,123.20 and 106,518 is: 159,765.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,774.72 : 559,123.20 = 106,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,774.72/559,123.20 = 106,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,774.72x = 559,123.20 × 106,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,774.72x = 59,556,685,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,556,685,017.60/372,774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,765.89

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