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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,320.39, 558,091.73 and 182,517.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,320.39, 558,091.73 and 182,517.95 is: 273,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,320.39 : 558,091.73 = 182,517.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,320.39/558,091.73 = 182,517.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,320.39x = 558,091.73 × 182,517.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,320.39x = 101,861,754,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,861,754,768.51/372,320.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,586.30

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