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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,875.91, 514,568.75 and 203,110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,875.91, 514,568.75 and 203,110.03 is: 280,291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,875.91 : 514,568.75 = 203,110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,875.91/514,568.75 = 203,110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,875.91x = 514,568.75 × 203,110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,875.91x = 104,514,075,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,514,075,019.72/372,875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,291.84

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