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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,292.55, 559,542.74 and 183,485.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,292.55, 559,542.74 and 183,485.25 is: 275,033.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,292.55 : 559,542.74 = 183,485.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,292.55/559,542.74 = 183,485.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,292.55x = 559,542.74 × 183,485.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,292.55x = 102,667,838,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,667,838,617.16/373,292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,033.18

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