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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,029.78, 513,404.70 and 202,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,029.78, 513,404.70 and 202,267.52 is: 279,131.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,029.78 : 513,404.70 = 202,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,029.78/513,404.70 = 202,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,029.78x = 513,404.70 × 202,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,029.78x = 103,845,095,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,845,095,425.34/372,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,131.14

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