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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,889.56, 514,588.52 and 203,124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,889.56, 514,588.52 and 203,124.92 is: 280,312.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,889.56 : 514,588.52 = 203,124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,889.56/514,588.52 = 203,124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,889.56x = 514,588.52 × 203,124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,889.56x = 104,525,751,957.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,525,751,957.92/372,889.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,312.89

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