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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,426.97, 558,917.61 and 182,989.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,426.97, 558,917.61 and 182,989.03 is: 274,619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,426.97 : 558,917.61 = 182,989.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,426.97/558,917.61 = 182,989.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,426.97x = 558,917.61 × 182,989.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,426.97x = 102,275,791,303.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,275,791,303.82/372,426.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,619.72

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