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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,799.20, 514,468.76 and 203,033.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,799.20, 514,468.76 and 203,033.19 is: 280,188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,799.20 : 514,468.76 = 203,033.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,799.20/514,468.76 = 203,033.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,799.20x = 514,468.76 × 203,033.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,799.20x = 104,454,232,482.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,454,232,482.98/372,799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,188.99

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