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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,848.80, 514,533.84 and 203,081.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,848.80, 514,533.84 and 203,081.44 is: 280,253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,848.80 : 514,533.84 = 203,081.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,848.80/514,533.84 = 203,081.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,848.80x = 514,533.84 × 203,081.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,848.80x = 104,492,273,155.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,492,273,155.93/372,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,253.75

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