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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,170.94, 514,970.67 and 203,405.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,170.94, 514,970.67 and 203,405.74 is: 280,697.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,170.94 : 514,970.67 = 203,405.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,170.94/514,970.67 = 203,405.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,170.94x = 514,970.67 × 203,405.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,170.94x = 104,747,990,209.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,747,990,209.65/373,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,697.07

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