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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,004.97, 514,746.93 and 203,239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,004.97, 514,746.93 and 203,239.09 is: 280,469.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,004.97 : 514,746.93 = 203,239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,004.97/514,746.93 = 203,239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,004.97x = 514,746.93 × 203,239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,004.97x = 104,616,697,633.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,616,697,633.49/373,004.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,469.98

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