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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,835.40, 556,253.10 and 184,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,835.40, 556,253.10 and 184,211.40 is: 276,317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,835.40 : 556,253.10 = 184,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,835.40/556,253.10 = 184,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,835.40x = 556,253.10 × 184,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,835.40x = 102,468,162,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,468,162,305.34/370,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,317.10

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