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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,410.83, 557,042.40 and 181,789.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,410.83, 557,042.40 and 181,789.70 is: 272,648.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,410.83 : 557,042.40 = 181,789.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,410.83/557,042.40 = 181,789.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,410.83x = 557,042.40 × 181,789.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,410.83x = 101,264,567,998.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,264,567,998.07/371,410.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,648.40

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