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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,918.72, 514,643.44 and 203,162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,918.72, 514,643.44 and 203,162.16 is: 280,372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,918.72 : 514,643.44 = 203,162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,918.72/514,643.44 = 203,162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,918.72x = 514,643.44 × 203,162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,918.72x = 104,556,072,900.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,556,072,900.23/372,918.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,372.28

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