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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,033.92, 514,171.92 and 263,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,033.92, 514,171.92 and 263,997.60 is: 363,881.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,033.92 : 514,171.92 = 263,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,033.92/514,171.92 = 263,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,033.92x = 514,171.92 × 263,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,033.92x = 135,740,152,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,740,152,867.39/373,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,881.53

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