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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,063.88, 559,541.32 and 183,473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,063.88, 559,541.32 and 183,473.36 is: 275,183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,063.88 : 559,541.32 = 183,473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,063.88/559,541.32 = 183,473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,063.88x = 559,541.32 × 183,473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,063.88x = 102,660,926,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,660,926,039.24/373,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,183.24

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