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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,176.60, 558,264.90 and 267,200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,176.60, 558,264.90 and 267,200.60 is: 400,800.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,176.60 : 558,264.90 = 267,200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,176.60/558,264.90 = 267,200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,176.60x = 558,264.90 × 267,200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,176.60x = 149,168,716,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,168,716,238.94/372,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,800.90

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