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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,414.97, 558,899.61 and 182,977.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,414.97, 558,899.61 and 182,977.03 is: 274,601.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,414.97 : 558,899.61 = 182,977.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,414.97/558,899.61 = 182,977.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,414.97x = 558,899.61 × 182,977.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,414.97x = 102,265,790,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,265,790,705.96/372,414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,601.72

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