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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,361.56 : 558,677.70 = 182,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,361.56/558,677.70 = 182,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,361.56x = 558,677.70 × 182,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,361.56x = 102,127,400,915.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,127,400,915.40/372,361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,269.45

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