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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,189.76, 513,624.30 and 202,425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,189.76, 513,624.30 and 202,425.12 is: 279,347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,189.76 : 513,624.30 = 202,425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,189.76/513,624.30 = 202,425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,189.76x = 513,624.30 × 202,425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,189.76x = 103,970,460,562.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,970,460,562.42/372,189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,347.99

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