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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,188.76, 513,622.92 and 202,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,188.76, 513,622.92 and 202,424.12 is: 279,346.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,188.76 : 513,622.92 = 202,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,188.76/513,622.92 = 202,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,188.76x = 513,622.92 × 202,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,188.76x = 103,969,667,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,969,667,592.83/372,188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,346.61

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