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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,176.10, 558,264.15 and 267,200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,176.10, 558,264.15 and 267,200.10 is: 400,800.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,176.10 : 558,264.15 = 267,200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,176.10/558,264.15 = 267,200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,176.10x = 558,264.15 × 267,200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,176.10x = 149,168,236,706.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,168,236,706.42/372,176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,800.15

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