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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,891.33, 514,590.17 and 203,125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,891.33, 514,590.17 and 203,125.46 is: 280,313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,891.33 : 514,590.17 = 203,125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,891.33/514,590.17 = 203,125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,891.33x = 514,590.17 × 203,125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,891.33x = 104,526,361,404.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,526,361,404.15/372,891.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,313.20

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