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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,905.91, 558,858.83 and 204,172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,905.91, 558,858.83 and 204,172.11 is: 305,984.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,905.91 : 558,858.83 = 204,172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,905.91/558,858.83 = 204,172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,905.91x = 558,858.83 × 204,172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,905.91x = 114,103,385,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,103,385,492.37/372,905.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,984.38

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