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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,427.98, 558,919.12 and 182,990.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,427.98, 558,919.12 and 182,990.04 is: 274,621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,427.98 : 558,919.12 = 182,990.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,427.98/558,919.12 = 182,990.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,427.98x = 558,919.12 × 182,990.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,427.98x = 102,276,632,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,276,632,125.57/372,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,621.24

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