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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,991.40, 513,322.86 and 202,221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,991.40, 513,322.86 and 202,221.88 is: 279,052.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,991.40 : 513,322.86 = 202,221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,991.40/513,322.86 = 202,221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,991.40x = 513,322.86 × 202,221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,991.40x = 103,805,113,796.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,805,113,796.18/371,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,052.46

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