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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,791.26, 558,784.64 and 183,030.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,791.26, 558,784.64 and 183,030.94 is: 274,348.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,791.26 : 558,784.64 = 183,030.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,791.26/558,784.64 = 183,030.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,791.26x = 558,784.64 × 183,030.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,791.26x = 102,274,877,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,274,877,916.76/372,791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,348.92

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