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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,962.39, 514,688.15 and 203,196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,962.39, 514,688.15 and 203,196.51 is: 280,411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,962.39 : 514,688.15 = 203,196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,962.39/514,688.15 = 203,196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,962.39x = 514,688.15 × 203,196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,962.39x = 104,582,834,802.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,582,834,802.37/372,962.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,411.21

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