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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,911.08, 513,243.12 and 202,145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,911.08, 513,243.12 and 202,145.64 is: 278,964.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,911.08 : 513,243.12 = 202,145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,911.08/513,243.12 = 202,145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,911.08x = 513,243.12 × 202,145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,911.08x = 103,749,858,968.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,749,858,968.00/371,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,964.15

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