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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,180.62, 514,989.29 and 203,414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,180.62, 514,989.29 and 203,414.75 is: 280,712.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,180.62 : 514,989.29 = 203,414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,180.62/514,989.29 = 203,414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,180.62x = 514,989.29 × 203,414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,180.62x = 104,756,417,904.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,756,417,904.93/373,180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,712.37

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