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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,657.20, 558,985.80 and 186,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,657.20, 558,985.80 and 186,033.20 is: 279,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,657.20 : 558,985.80 = 186,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,657.20/558,985.80 = 186,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,657.20x = 558,985.80 × 186,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,657.20x = 103,989,917,128.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,989,917,128.56/372,657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,049.80

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