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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,804.70, 514,476.35 and 203,038.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,804.70, 514,476.35 and 203,038.69 is: 280,196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,804.70 : 514,476.35 = 203,038.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,804.70/514,476.35 = 203,038.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,804.70x = 514,476.35 × 203,038.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,804.70x = 104,458,604,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,458,604,139.98/372,804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,196.59

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