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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,439.08, 513,967.68 and 202,674.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,439.08, 513,967.68 and 202,674.96 is: 279,692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,439.08 : 513,967.68 = 202,674.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,439.08/513,967.68 = 202,674.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,439.08x = 513,967.68 × 202,674.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,439.08x = 104,168,378,985.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,168,378,985.29/372,439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,692.40

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