Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,009.18, 514,752.68 and 203,243.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 373,009.18, 514,752.68 and 203,243.31 is: 280,475.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,009.18 : 514,752.68 = 203,243.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,009.18/514,752.68 = 203,243.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,009.18x = 514,752.68 × 203,243.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,009.18x = 104,620,037,504.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,620,037,504.49/373,009.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,475.77
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