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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,220.70, 513,660.72 and 202,454.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,220.70, 513,660.72 and 202,454.78 is: 279,385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,220.70 : 513,660.72 = 202,454.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,220.70/513,660.72 = 202,454.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,220.70x = 513,660.72 × 202,454.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,220.70x = 103,993,068,062.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,993,068,062.24/372,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,385.50

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