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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,121, 555,944.22 and 183,560.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,121, 555,944.22 and 183,560.04 is: 274,975.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,121 : 555,944.22 = 183,560.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,121/555,944.22 = 183,560.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,121x = 555,944.22 × 183,560.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,121x = 102,049,143,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,049,143,260.97/371,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,975.39

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