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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,532.58, 558,407.62 and 182,730.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,532.58, 558,407.62 and 182,730.14 is: 273,903.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,532.58 : 558,407.62 = 182,730.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,532.58/558,407.62 = 182,730.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,532.58x = 558,407.62 × 182,730.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,532.58x = 102,037,902,579.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,037,902,579.67/372,532.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,903.30

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