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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,822.90, 558,735.39 and 135,942.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,822.90, 558,735.39 and 135,942.18 is: 203,731.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,822.90 : 558,735.39 = 135,942.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,822.90/558,735.39 = 135,942.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,822.90x = 558,735.39 × 135,942.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,822.90x = 75,955,706,959.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,955,706,959.75/372,822.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,731.33

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