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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,533.58, 558,409.12 and 182,731.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,533.58, 558,409.12 and 182,731.14 is: 273,904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,533.58 : 558,409.12 = 182,731.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,533.58/558,409.12 = 182,731.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,533.58x = 558,409.12 × 182,731.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,533.58x = 102,038,735,084.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,038,735,084.00/372,533.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,904.80

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