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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,805.48, 514,477.38 and 203,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,805.48, 514,477.38 and 203,039.44 is: 280,197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,805.48 : 514,477.38 = 203,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,805.48/514,477.38 = 203,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,805.48x = 514,477.38 × 203,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,805.48x = 104,459,199,127.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,459,199,127.87/372,805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,197.60

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