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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,783.30, 558,737.55 and 159,550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,783.30, 558,737.55 and 159,550.80 is: 239,138.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,783.30 : 558,737.55 = 159,550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,783.30/558,737.55 = 159,550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,783.30x = 558,737.55 × 159,550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,783.30x = 89,147,023,092.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,147,023,092.54/372,783.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,138.99

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