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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,799.95, 514,469.79 and 203,033.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,799.95, 514,469.79 and 203,033.94 is: 280,190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,799.95 : 514,469.79 = 203,033.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,799.95/514,469.79 = 203,033.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,799.95x = 514,469.79 × 203,033.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,799.95x = 104,454,828,474.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,454,828,474.67/372,799.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,190.03

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