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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,847.08, 514,534.92 and 203,081.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,847.08, 514,534.92 and 203,081.22 is: 280,255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,847.08 : 514,534.92 = 203,081.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,847.08/514,534.92 = 203,081.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,847.08x = 514,534.92 × 203,081.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,847.08x = 104,492,379,286.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,492,379,286.20/372,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,255.32

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