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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,104.08, 514,868.64 and 203,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,104.08, 514,868.64 and 203,334.56 is: 280,593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,104.08 : 514,868.64 = 203,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,104.08/514,868.64 = 203,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,104.08x = 514,868.64 × 203,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,104.08x = 104,690,588,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,690,588,372.20/373,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,593.52

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