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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,027.28, 513,395.12 and 202,261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,027.28, 513,395.12 and 202,261.41 is: 279,119.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,027.28 : 513,395.12 = 202,261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,027.28/513,395.12 = 202,261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,027.28x = 513,395.12 × 202,261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,027.28x = 103,840,020,858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,840,020,858.32/372,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,119.37

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