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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,014.54, 514,759.68 and 203,248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,014.54, 514,759.68 and 203,248.62 is: 280,482.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,014.54 : 514,759.68 = 203,248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,014.54/514,759.68 = 203,248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,014.54x = 514,759.68 × 203,248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,014.54x = 104,624,194,591.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,624,194,591.64/373,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,482.89

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