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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,990.94, 514,727.49 and 203,225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,990.94, 514,727.49 and 203,225.06 is: 280,450.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,990.94 : 514,727.49 = 203,225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,990.94/514,727.49 = 203,225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,990.94x = 514,727.49 × 203,225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,990.94x = 104,605,527,087.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,605,527,087.81/372,990.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,450.59

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