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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,153.60, 558,230.40 and 185,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,153.60, 558,230.40 and 185,529.60 is: 278,294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,153.60 : 558,230.40 = 185,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,153.60/558,230.40 = 185,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,153.60x = 558,230.40 × 185,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,153.60x = 103,568,262,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,568,262,819.84/372,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,294.40

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