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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,661.62, 514,272.81 and 202,895.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,661.62, 514,272.81 and 202,895.74 is: 279,996.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,661.62 : 514,272.81 = 202,895.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,661.62/514,272.81 = 202,895.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,661.62x = 514,272.81 × 202,895.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,661.62x = 104,343,762,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,343,762,346.83/372,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,996.00

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