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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,180.32, 514,994.20 and 203,414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,180.32, 514,994.20 and 203,414.44 is: 280,714.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,180.32 : 514,994.20 = 203,414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,180.32/514,994.20 = 203,414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,180.32x = 514,994.20 × 203,414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,180.32x = 104,757,256,796.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,757,256,796.25/373,180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,714.85

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