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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,892.63, 514,589.20 and 203,126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,892.63, 514,589.20 and 203,126.76 is: 280,313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,892.63 : 514,589.20 = 203,126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,892.63/514,589.20 = 203,126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,892.63x = 514,589.20 × 203,126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,892.63x = 104,526,836,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,526,836,926.99/372,892.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,313.50

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