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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,591.44, 514,173.60 and 202,825.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,591.44, 514,173.60 and 202,825.16 is: 279,897.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,591.44 : 514,173.60 = 202,825.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,591.44/514,173.60 = 202,825.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,591.44x = 514,173.60 × 202,825.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,591.44x = 104,287,342,687.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,287,342,687.78/372,591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,897.31

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