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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,991.93, 513,352.53 and 202,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,991.93, 513,352.53 and 202,229.70 is: 279,078.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,991.93 : 513,352.53 = 202,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,991.93/513,352.53 = 202,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,991.93x = 513,352.53 × 202,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,991.93x = 103,815,128,136.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,815,128,136.14/371,991.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,078.98

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