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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,810.27, 514,483.86 and 203,044.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,810.27, 514,483.86 and 203,044.39 is: 280,204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,810.27 : 514,483.86 = 203,044.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,810.27/514,483.86 = 203,044.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,810.27x = 514,483.86 × 203,044.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,810.27x = 104,463,061,518.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,463,061,518.55/372,810.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,204.36

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