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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,250.08, 513,706.32 and 202,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,250.08, 513,706.32 and 202,484.16 is: 279,428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,250.08 : 513,706.32 = 202,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,250.08/513,706.32 = 202,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,250.08x = 513,706.32 × 202,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,250.08x = 104,017,392,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,017,392,691.89/372,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,428.80

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