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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,988.02, 514,723.46 and 203,222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,988.02, 514,723.46 and 203,222.14 is: 280,446.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,988.02 : 514,723.46 = 203,222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,988.02/514,723.46 = 203,222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,988.02x = 514,723.46 × 203,222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,988.02x = 104,603,203,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,603,203,049.40/372,988.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,446.55

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