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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,160.48, 514,961.88 and 203,394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,160.48, 514,961.88 and 203,394.56 is: 280,684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,160.48 : 514,961.88 = 203,394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,160.48/514,961.88 = 203,394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,160.48x = 514,961.88 × 203,394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,160.48x = 104,740,444,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,740,444,999.37/373,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,684.72

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