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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,180.84, 558,059.85 and 253,995.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,180.84, 558,059.85 and 253,995.36 is: 380,848.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,180.84 : 558,059.85 = 253,995.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,180.84/558,059.85 = 253,995.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,180.84x = 558,059.85 × 253,995.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,180.84x = 141,744,612,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,744,612,502.30/372,180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,848.76

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