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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,171.44, 514,971.36 and 203,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,171.44, 514,971.36 and 203,406.24 is: 280,697.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,171.44 : 514,971.36 = 203,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,171.44/514,971.36 = 203,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,171.44x = 514,971.36 × 203,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,171.44x = 104,748,388,045.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,748,388,045.29/373,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,697.76

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