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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,083.52, 514,854.48 and 203,317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,083.52, 514,854.48 and 203,317.24 is: 280,577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,083.52 : 514,854.48 = 203,317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,083.52/514,854.48 = 203,317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,083.52x = 514,854.48 × 203,317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,083.52x = 104,678,791,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,678,791,875.24/373,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,577.37

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