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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,048.78, 513,430.92 and 202,286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,048.78, 513,430.92 and 202,286.52 is: 279,157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,048.78 : 513,430.92 = 202,286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,048.78/513,430.92 = 202,286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,048.78x = 513,430.92 × 202,286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,048.78x = 103,860,154,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,860,154,067.20/372,048.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,157.36

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