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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,346.68, 513,851.22 and 202,587.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,346.68, 513,851.22 and 202,587.24 is: 279,577.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,346.68 : 513,851.22 = 202,587.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,346.68/513,851.22 = 202,587.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,346.68x = 513,851.22 × 202,587.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,346.68x = 104,099,700,430.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,099,700,430.43/372,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,577.36

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