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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,423.98, 558,913.11 and 182,986.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,423.98, 558,913.11 and 182,986.04 is: 274,615.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,423.98 : 558,913.11 = 182,986.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,423.98/558,913.11 = 182,986.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,423.98x = 558,913.11 × 182,986.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,423.98x = 102,273,296,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,273,296,702.98/372,423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,615.23

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