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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,359.08, 513,840.18 and 202,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,359.08, 513,840.18 and 202,593.88 is: 279,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,359.08 : 513,840.18 = 202,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,359.08/513,840.18 = 202,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,359.08x = 513,840.18 × 202,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,359.08x = 104,100,875,766.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,100,875,766.10/372,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,571.20

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