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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,618.28, 514,223.94 and 202,855.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,618.28, 514,223.94 and 202,855.24 is: 279,946.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,618.28 : 514,223.94 = 202,855.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,618.28/514,223.94 = 202,855.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,618.28x = 514,223.94 × 202,855.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,618.28x = 104,313,020,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,313,020,762.45/372,618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,946.06

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