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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,413.97, 558,898.11 and 182,976.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,413.97, 558,898.11 and 182,976.03 is: 274,600.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,413.97 : 558,898.11 = 182,976.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,413.97/558,898.11 = 182,976.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,413.97x = 558,898.11 × 182,976.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,413.97x = 102,264,957,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,264,957,342.30/372,413.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,600.22

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