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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,971.71, 557,875.55 and 182,243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,971.71, 557,875.55 and 182,243.99 is: 273,325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,971.71 : 557,875.55 = 182,243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,971.71/557,875.55 = 182,243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,971.71x = 557,875.55 × 182,243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,971.71x = 101,669,468,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,669,468,005.74/371,971.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,325.81

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