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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,141.61, 513,550.61 and 202,372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,141.61, 513,550.61 and 202,372.09 is: 279,270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,141.61 : 513,550.61 = 202,372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,141.61/513,550.61 = 202,372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,141.61x = 513,550.61 × 202,372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,141.61x = 103,928,309,254.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,928,309,254.61/372,141.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,270.86

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