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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,751.40, 558,733.38 and 182,947.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,751.40, 558,733.38 and 182,947.70 is: 274,228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,751.40 : 558,733.38 = 182,947.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,751.40/558,733.38 = 182,947.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,751.40x = 558,733.38 × 182,947.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,751.40x = 102,218,986,784.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,218,986,784.23/372,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,228.31

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