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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,810.48, 514,484.32 and 203,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,810.48, 514,484.32 and 203,044.48 is: 280,204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,810.48 : 514,484.32 = 203,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,810.48/514,484.32 = 203,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,810.48x = 514,484.32 × 203,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,810.48x = 104,463,201,222.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,463,201,222.55/372,810.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,204.57

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