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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,785.96, 513,067.87 and 202,020.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,785.96, 513,067.87 and 202,020.08 is: 278,789.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,785.96 : 513,067.87 = 202,020.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,785.96/513,067.87 = 202,020.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,785.96x = 513,067.87 × 202,020.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,785.96x = 103,650,012,142.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,650,012,142.83/371,785.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,789.47

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