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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,091, 555,899.22 and 183,530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,091, 555,899.22 and 183,530.04 is: 274,930.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,091 : 555,899.22 = 183,530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,091/555,899.22 = 183,530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,091x = 555,899.22 × 183,530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,091x = 102,024,206,082.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,024,206,082.57/371,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,930.42

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