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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,973.60, 513,317.52 and 202,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,973.60, 513,317.52 and 202,212 is: 279,049.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,973.60 : 513,317.52 = 202,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,973.60/513,317.52 = 202,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,973.60x = 513,317.52 × 202,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,973.60x = 103,798,962,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,798,962,354.24/371,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,049.27

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