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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,960.13, 514,685.03 and 203,194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,960.13, 514,685.03 and 203,194.25 is: 280,408.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,960.13 : 514,685.03 = 203,194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,960.13/514,685.03 = 203,194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,960.13x = 514,685.03 × 203,194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,960.13x = 104,581,040,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,581,040,451.78/372,960.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,408.10

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