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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,222.70, 513,663.48 and 202,456.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,222.70, 513,663.48 and 202,456.78 is: 279,388.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,222.70 : 513,663.48 = 202,456.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,222.70/513,663.48 = 202,456.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,222.70x = 513,663.48 × 202,456.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,222.70x = 103,994,654,164.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,994,654,164.39/372,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,388.26

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