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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,115.61, 559,618.74 and 183,525.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,115.61, 559,618.74 and 183,525.09 is: 275,260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,115.61 : 559,618.74 = 183,525.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,115.61/559,618.74 = 183,525.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,115.61x = 559,618.74 × 183,525.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,115.61x = 102,704,079,624.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,704,079,624.19/373,115.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,260.74

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