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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,254.96, 513,715.84 and 202,489.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,254.96, 513,715.84 and 202,489.50 is: 279,437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,254.96 : 513,715.84 = 202,489.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,254.96/513,715.84 = 202,489.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,254.96x = 513,715.84 × 202,489.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,254.96x = 104,022,063,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,022,063,583.68/372,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,437.68

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