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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,505.76, 514,056.48 and 202,741.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,505.76, 514,056.48 and 202,741.28 is: 279,782.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,505.76 : 514,056.48 = 202,741.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,505.76/514,056.48 = 202,741.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,505.76x = 514,056.48 × 202,741.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,505.76x = 104,220,468,747.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,220,468,747.49/372,505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,782.17

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