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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,482.27, 514,027.82 and 202,718.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,482.27, 514,027.82 and 202,718.15 is: 279,752.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,482.27 : 514,027.82 = 202,718.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,482.27/514,027.82 = 202,718.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,482.27x = 514,027.82 × 202,718.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,482.27x = 104,202,768,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,202,768,718.93/372,482.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,752.29

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