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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,493.08, 557,165.64 and 181,872.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,493.08, 557,165.64 and 181,872.08 is: 272,771.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,493.08 : 557,165.64 = 181,872.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,493.08/557,165.64 = 181,872.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,493.08x = 557,165.64 × 181,872.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,493.08x = 101,332,873,851.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,332,873,851.33/371,493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,771.90

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