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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,760.20, 514,414.98 and 202,994.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,760.20, 514,414.98 and 202,994.19 is: 280,135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,760.20 : 514,414.98 = 202,994.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,760.20/514,414.98 = 202,994.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,760.20x = 514,414.98 × 202,994.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,760.20x = 104,423,252,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,423,252,188.97/372,760.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,135.20

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