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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,389.40, 558,719.37 and 182,829.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,389.40, 558,719.37 and 182,829.56 is: 274,310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,389.40 : 558,719.37 = 182,829.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,389.40/558,719.37 = 182,829.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,389.40x = 558,719.37 × 182,829.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,389.40x = 102,150,413,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,150,413,786.98/372,389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,310.75

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