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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,683.20, 514,297.68 and 202,917.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,683.20, 514,297.68 and 202,917.33 is: 280,023.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,683.20 : 514,297.68 = 202,917.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,683.20/514,297.68 = 202,917.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,683.20x = 514,297.68 × 202,917.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,683.20x = 104,359,912,050.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,359,912,050.79/372,683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,023.12

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