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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,361.08, 513,842.94 and 202,595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,361.08, 513,842.94 and 202,595.88 is: 279,573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,361.08 : 513,842.94 = 202,595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,361.08/513,842.94 = 202,595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,361.08x = 513,842.94 × 202,595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,361.08x = 104,102,462,611.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,102,462,611.09/372,361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,573.96

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