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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,030.78, 513,406.08 and 202,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,030.78, 513,406.08 and 202,268.52 is: 279,132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,030.78 : 513,406.08 = 202,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,030.78/513,406.08 = 202,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,030.78x = 513,406.08 × 202,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,030.78x = 103,845,887,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,845,887,960.60/372,030.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,132.52

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