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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,102.05, 514,878.89 and 203,334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,102.05, 514,878.89 and 203,334.69 is: 280,600.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,102.05 : 514,878.89 = 203,334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,102.05/514,878.89 = 203,334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,102.05x = 514,878.89 × 203,334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,102.05x = 104,692,738,469.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,692,738,469.02/373,102.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,600.81

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