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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,802.20, 514,472.90 and 203,036.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,802.20, 514,472.90 and 203,036.19 is: 280,193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,802.20 : 514,472.90 = 203,036.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,802.20/514,472.90 = 203,036.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,802.20x = 514,472.90 × 203,036.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,802.20x = 104,456,616,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,456,616,459.07/372,802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,193.13

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