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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,958.68, 514,692.99 and 203,203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,958.68, 514,692.99 and 203,203.74 is: 280,426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,958.68 : 514,692.99 = 203,203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,958.68/514,692.99 = 203,203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,958.68x = 514,692.99 × 203,203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,958.68x = 104,587,540,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,587,540,519.78/372,958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,426.62

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