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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,778.22, 514,439.44 and 203,011.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,778.22, 514,439.44 and 203,011.94 is: 280,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,778.22 : 514,439.44 = 203,011.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,778.22/514,439.44 = 203,011.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,778.22x = 514,439.44 × 203,011.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,778.22x = 104,437,348,726.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,437,348,726.91/372,778.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,159.47

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