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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,979.26, 513,337.11 and 202,214.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,979.26, 513,337.11 and 202,214.06 is: 279,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,979.26 : 513,337.11 = 202,214.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,979.26/513,337.11 = 202,214.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,979.26x = 513,337.11 × 202,214.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,979.26x = 103,803,981,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,803,981,161.77/371,979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,058.52

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