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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,181.62, 514,990.67 and 203,415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,181.62, 514,990.67 and 203,415.75 is: 280,713.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,181.62 : 514,990.67 = 203,415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,181.62/514,990.67 = 203,415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,181.62x = 514,990.67 × 203,415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,181.62x = 104,757,213,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,757,213,381.05/373,181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,713.75

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