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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,096.08, 514,857.60 and 203,326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,096.08, 514,857.60 and 203,326.56 is: 280,582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,096.08 : 514,857.60 = 203,326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,096.08/514,857.60 = 203,326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,096.08x = 514,857.60 × 203,326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,096.08x = 104,684,224,697.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,684,224,697.86/373,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,582.48

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