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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,251.54, 516,466.98 and 202,169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,251.54, 516,466.98 and 202,169.46 is: 278,993.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,251.54 : 516,466.98 = 202,169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,251.54/516,466.98 = 202,169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,251.54x = 516,466.98 × 202,169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,251.54x = 104,413,850,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,413,850,454.43/374,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,993.78

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