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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,114.08, 514,882.44 and 203,344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,114.08, 514,882.44 and 203,344.56 is: 280,607.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,114.08 : 514,882.44 = 203,344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,114.08/514,882.44 = 203,344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,114.08x = 514,882.44 × 203,344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,114.08x = 104,698,543,213.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,698,543,213.53/373,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,607.32

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