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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,005.48, 514,747.62 and 203,239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,005.48, 514,747.62 and 203,239.62 is: 280,470.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,005.48 : 514,747.62 = 203,239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,005.48/514,747.62 = 203,239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,005.48x = 514,747.62 × 203,239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,005.48x = 104,617,110,684.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,617,110,684.70/373,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,470.71

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