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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,667.32, 514,283.04 and 202,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,667.32, 514,283.04 and 202,901.04 is: 280,004.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,667.32 : 514,283.04 = 202,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,667.32/514,283.04 = 202,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,667.32x = 514,283.04 × 202,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,667.32x = 104,348,563,670.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,348,563,670.36/372,667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,004.60

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