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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,779.22, 558,766.65 and 183,018.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,779.22, 558,766.65 and 183,018.90 is: 274,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,779.22 : 558,766.65 = 183,018.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,779.22/558,766.65 = 183,018.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,779.22x = 558,766.65 × 183,018.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,779.22x = 102,264,857,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,264,857,639.69/372,779.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,330.90

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