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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,095.24, 514,871.82 and 203,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,095.24, 514,871.82 and 203,329.50 is: 280,594.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,095.24 : 514,871.82 = 203,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,095.24/514,871.82 = 203,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,095.24x = 514,871.82 × 203,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,095.24x = 104,688,629,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,688,629,724.69/373,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,594.92

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