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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,135.40, 558,203.10 and 266,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,135.40, 558,203.10 and 266,727.40 is: 400,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,135.40 : 558,203.10 = 266,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,135.40/558,203.10 = 266,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,135.40x = 558,203.10 × 266,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,135.40x = 148,888,061,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,888,061,534.94/372,135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,091.10

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