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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,877.02, 514,569.51 and 203,110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,877.02, 514,569.51 and 203,110.74 is: 280,292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,877.02 : 514,569.51 = 203,110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,877.02/514,569.51 = 203,110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,877.02x = 514,569.51 × 203,110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,877.02x = 104,514,593,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,514,593,957.54/372,877.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,292.40

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