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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,096.36, 514,859.94 and 203,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,096.36, 514,859.94 and 203,327.08 is: 280,584.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,096.36 : 514,859.94 = 203,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,096.36/514,859.94 = 203,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,096.36x = 514,859.94 × 203,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,096.36x = 104,684,968,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,684,968,209.18/373,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,584.27

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