Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,361.56, 558,677.70 and 182,802
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 372,361.56, 558,677.70 and 182,802 is: 274,269.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,361.56 : 558,677.70 = 182,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,361.56/558,677.70 = 182,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,361.56x = 558,677.70 × 182,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,361.56x = 102,127,400,915.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,127,400,915.40/372,361.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,269.45
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