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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,423.48, 558,912.36 and 182,985.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,423.48, 558,912.36 and 182,985.54 is: 274,614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,423.48 : 558,912.36 = 182,985.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,423.48/558,912.36 = 182,985.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,423.48x = 558,912.36 × 182,985.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,423.48x = 102,272,880,007.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,272,880,007.27/372,423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,614.48

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