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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,795.22, 513,078.75 and 202,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,795.22, 513,078.75 and 202,029.30 is: 278,801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,795.22 : 513,078.75 = 202,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,795.22/513,078.75 = 202,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,795.22x = 513,078.75 × 202,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,795.22x = 103,656,940,707.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,656,940,707.38/371,795.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,801.17

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