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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,302.08, 513,761.84 and 202,536.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,302.08, 513,761.84 and 202,536.88 is: 279,492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,302.08 : 513,761.84 = 202,536.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,302.08/513,761.84 = 202,536.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,302.08x = 513,761.84 × 202,536.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,302.08x = 104,055,720,136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,055,720,136.66/372,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,492.72

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