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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,822.56, 514,501.12 and 203,056.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,822.56, 514,501.12 and 203,056.68 is: 280,221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,822.56 : 514,501.12 = 203,056.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,822.56/514,501.12 = 203,056.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,822.56x = 514,501.12 × 203,056.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,822.56x = 104,472,889,283.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,472,889,283.48/372,822.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,221.48

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