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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,149.28, 555,223.92 and 182,972.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,149.28, 555,223.92 and 182,972.32 is: 274,458.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,149.28 : 555,223.92 = 182,972.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,149.28/555,223.92 = 182,972.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,149.28x = 555,223.92 × 182,972.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,149.28x = 101,590,608,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,590,608,761.89/370,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,458.48

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