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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,993.02, 514,723.38 and 207,431.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,993.02, 514,723.38 and 207,431.13 is: 286,251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,993.02 : 514,723.38 = 207,431.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,993.02/514,723.38 = 207,431.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,993.02x = 514,723.38 × 207,431.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,993.02x = 106,769,652,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,769,652,350.82/372,993.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,251.08

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