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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,415.47, 558,900.36 and 182,977.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,415.47, 558,900.36 and 182,977.53 is: 274,602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,415.47 : 558,900.36 = 182,977.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,415.47/558,900.36 = 182,977.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,415.47x = 558,900.36 × 182,977.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,415.47x = 102,266,207,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,266,207,388.91/372,415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,602.47

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