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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,144.90, 521,702.70 and 372,144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,144.90, 521,702.70 and 372,144.90 is: 521,702.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,144.90 : 521,702.70 = 372,144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,144.90/521,702.70 = 372,144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,144.90x = 521,702.70 × 372,144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,144.90x = 194,148,999,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,148,999,121.23/372,144.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,702.70

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