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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,106, 555,921.72 and 183,545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,106, 555,921.72 and 183,545.04 is: 274,952.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,106 : 555,921.72 = 183,545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,106/555,921.72 = 183,545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,106x = 555,921.72 × 183,545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,106x = 102,036,674,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,036,674,334.27/371,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,952.91

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