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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,095.36, 514,858.56 and 203,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,095.36, 514,858.56 and 203,326.08 is: 280,582.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,095.36 : 514,858.56 = 203,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,095.36/514,858.56 = 203,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,095.36x = 514,858.56 × 203,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,095.36x = 104,684,172,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,684,172,759.25/373,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,582.89

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