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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,918.60, 559,377.90 and 162,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,918.60, 559,377.90 and 162,966.60 is: 244,449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,918.60 : 559,377.90 = 162,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,918.60/559,377.90 = 162,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,918.60x = 559,377.90 × 162,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,918.60x = 91,159,914,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,159,914,478.14/372,918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,449.90

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