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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,299.58, 558,060.57 and 182,497.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,299.58, 558,060.57 and 182,497.14 is: 273,555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,299.58 : 558,060.57 = 182,497.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,299.58/558,060.57 = 182,497.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,299.58x = 558,060.57 × 182,497.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,299.58x = 101,844,457,971.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,844,457,971.77/372,299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,555.12

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