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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,530.58, 558,404.62 and 182,728.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,530.58, 558,404.62 and 182,728.14 is: 273,900.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,530.58 : 558,404.62 = 182,728.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,530.58/558,404.62 = 182,728.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,530.58x = 558,404.62 × 182,728.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,530.58x = 102,036,237,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,036,237,580.01/372,530.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,900.30

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