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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,130.40, 558,195.60 and 266,722.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,130.40, 558,195.60 and 266,722.40 is: 400,083.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,130.40 : 558,195.60 = 266,722.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,130.40/558,195.60 = 266,722.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,130.40x = 558,195.60 × 266,722.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,130.40x = 148,883,270,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,883,270,101.44/372,130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,083.60

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