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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,158.40, 521,721.60 and 372,158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,158.40, 521,721.60 and 372,158.40 is: 521,721.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,158.40 : 521,721.60 = 372,158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,158.40/521,721.60 = 372,158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,158.40x = 521,721.60 × 372,158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,158.40x = 194,163,075,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,163,075,901.44/372,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,721.60

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