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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,825.36, 514,498.91 and 203,059.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,825.36, 514,498.91 and 203,059.49 is: 280,222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,825.36 : 514,498.91 = 203,059.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,825.36/514,498.91 = 203,059.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,825.36x = 514,498.91 × 203,059.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,825.36x = 104,473,882,682.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,473,882,682.36/372,825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,222.04

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