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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,990.02, 514,726.22 and 203,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,990.02, 514,726.22 and 203,224.14 is: 280,449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,990.02 : 514,726.22 = 203,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,990.02/514,726.22 = 203,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,990.02x = 514,726.22 × 203,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,990.02x = 104,604,793,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,604,793,394.95/372,990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,449.31

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