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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,309.92, 513,785.24 and 202,544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,309.92, 513,785.24 and 202,544.72 is: 279,510.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,309.92 : 513,785.24 = 202,544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,309.92/513,785.24 = 202,544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,309.92x = 513,785.24 × 202,544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,309.92x = 104,064,487,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,064,487,575.93/372,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,510.38

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