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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,050.03, 514,809.69 and 203,284.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,050.03, 514,809.69 and 203,284.17 is: 280,532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,050.03 : 514,809.69 = 203,284.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,050.03/514,809.69 = 203,284.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,050.03x = 514,809.69 × 203,284.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,050.03x = 104,652,660,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,652,660,539.61/373,050.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,532.51

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