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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,763.72, 560,251.86 and 186,381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,763.72, 560,251.86 and 186,381.56 is: 279,376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,763.72 : 560,251.86 = 186,381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,763.72/560,251.86 = 186,381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,763.72x = 560,251.86 × 186,381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,763.72x = 104,420,615,659.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,420,615,659.70/373,763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,376.01

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