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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,913.36, 514,615.78 and 203,143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,913.36, 514,615.78 and 203,143.84 is: 280,335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,913.36 : 514,615.78 = 203,143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,913.36/514,615.78 = 203,143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,913.36x = 514,615.78 × 203,143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,913.36x = 104,541,025,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,541,025,673.80/372,913.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,335.96

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