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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,962.89, 514,688.84 and 203,197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,962.89, 514,688.84 and 203,197.01 is: 280,411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,962.89 : 514,688.84 = 203,197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,962.89/514,688.84 = 203,197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,962.89x = 514,688.84 × 203,197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,962.89x = 104,583,232,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,583,232,352.38/372,962.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,411.90

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