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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,124.08, 514,896.24 and 203,354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,124.08, 514,896.24 and 203,354.56 is: 280,621.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,124.08 : 514,896.24 = 203,354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,124.08/514,896.24 = 203,354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,124.08x = 514,896.24 × 203,354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,124.08x = 104,706,498,330.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,706,498,330.85/373,124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,621.12

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