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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,287.88, 513,754.92 and 202,522.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,287.88, 513,754.92 and 202,522.68 is: 279,480.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,287.88 : 513,754.92 = 202,522.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,287.88/513,754.92 = 202,522.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,287.88x = 513,754.92 × 202,522.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,287.88x = 104,047,023,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,047,023,261.59/372,287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,480.02

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