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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,893.13, 514,589.89 and 203,127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,893.13, 514,589.89 and 203,127.26 is: 280,314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,893.13 : 514,589.89 = 203,127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,893.13/514,589.89 = 203,127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,893.13x = 514,589.89 × 203,127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,893.13x = 104,527,234,379.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,527,234,379.40/372,893.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,314.19

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