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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,090, 555,897.72 and 183,529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,090, 555,897.72 and 183,529.04 is: 274,928.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,090 : 555,897.72 = 183,529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,090/555,897.72 = 183,529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,090x = 555,897.72 × 183,529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,090x = 102,023,374,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,023,374,889.79/371,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,928.93

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