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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,982.18, 514,725.42 and 203,227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,982.18, 514,725.42 and 203,227.24 is: 280,459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,982.18 : 514,725.42 = 203,227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,982.18/514,725.42 = 203,227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,982.18x = 514,725.42 × 203,227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,982.18x = 104,606,226,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,606,226,464.44/372,982.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,459.05

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