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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,531.60, 558,406.11 and 182,729.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,531.60, 558,406.11 and 182,729.16 is: 273,901.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,531.60 : 558,406.11 = 182,729.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,531.60/558,406.11 = 182,729.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,531.60x = 558,406.11 × 182,729.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,531.60x = 102,037,079,419.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,037,079,419.17/372,531.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,901.81

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