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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,092, 555,900.72 and 183,531.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,092, 555,900.72 and 183,531.04 is: 274,931.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,092 : 555,900.72 = 183,531.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,092/555,900.72 = 183,531.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,092x = 555,900.72 × 183,531.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,092x = 102,025,037,278.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,025,037,278.35/371,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,931.92

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