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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,968.79, 558,982.75 and 159,484.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,968.79, 558,982.75 and 159,484.33 is: 239,025.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,968.79 : 558,982.75 = 159,484.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,968.79/558,982.75 = 159,484.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,968.79x = 558,982.75 × 159,484.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,968.79x = 89,148,989,365.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,148,989,365.31/372,968.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,025.33

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