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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,868.02, 514,557.09 and 203,101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,868.02, 514,557.09 and 203,101.74 is: 280,279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,868.02 : 514,557.09 = 203,101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,868.02/514,557.09 = 203,101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,868.02x = 514,557.09 × 203,101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,868.02x = 104,507,440,308.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,507,440,308.34/372,868.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,279.98

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