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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,364.56, 558,682.20 and 182,805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,364.56, 558,682.20 and 182,805 is: 274,273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,364.56 : 558,682.20 = 182,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,364.56/558,682.20 = 182,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,364.56x = 558,682.20 × 182,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,364.56x = 102,129,899,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,129,899,571.00/372,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,273.95

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