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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,075.08, 514,828.62 and 203,305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,075.08, 514,828.62 and 203,305.56 is: 280,553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,075.08 : 514,828.62 = 203,305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,075.08/514,828.62 = 203,305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,075.08x = 514,828.62 × 203,305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,075.08x = 104,667,520,893.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,667,520,893.13/373,075.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,553.50

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