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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,814.10, 556,221.15 and 184,190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,814.10, 556,221.15 and 184,190.10 is: 276,285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,814.10 : 556,221.15 = 184,190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,814.10/556,221.15 = 184,190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,814.10x = 556,221.15 × 184,190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,814.10x = 102,450,429,240.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,450,429,240.62/370,814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,285.15

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