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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,004.87, 514,746.79 and 203,238.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,004.87, 514,746.79 and 203,238.99 is: 280,469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,004.87 : 514,746.79 = 203,238.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,004.87/514,746.79 = 203,238.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,004.87x = 514,746.79 × 203,238.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,004.87x = 104,616,617,197.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,616,617,197.25/373,004.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,469.85

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