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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,105.06, 514,883.02 and 203,337.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,105.06, 514,883.02 and 203,337.70 is: 280,604.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,105.06 : 514,883.02 = 203,337.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,105.06/514,883.02 = 203,337.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,105.06x = 514,883.02 × 203,337.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,105.06x = 104,695,129,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,695,129,055.85/373,105.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,604.96

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