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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,155.60, 558,233.40 and 185,531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,155.60, 558,233.40 and 185,531.60 is: 278,297.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,155.60 : 558,233.40 = 185,531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,155.60/558,233.40 = 185,531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,155.60x = 558,233.40 × 185,531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,155.60x = 103,569,935,875.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,569,935,875.44/372,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,297.40

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