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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,811.48, 514,485.70 and 203,045.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,811.48, 514,485.70 and 203,045.48 is: 280,205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,811.48 : 514,485.70 = 203,045.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,811.48/514,485.70 = 203,045.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,811.48x = 514,485.70 × 203,045.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,811.48x = 104,463,995,909.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,463,995,909.64/372,811.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,205.95

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