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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,852.60, 556,278.90 and 184,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,852.60, 556,278.90 and 184,228.60 is: 276,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,852.60 : 556,278.90 = 184,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,852.60/556,278.90 = 184,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,852.60x = 556,278.90 × 184,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,852.60x = 102,482,482,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,482,482,956.54/370,852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,342.90

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