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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,185.14, 514,995.50 and 203,419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,185.14, 514,995.50 and 203,419.26 is: 280,718.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,185.14 : 514,995.50 = 203,419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,185.14/514,995.50 = 203,419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,185.14x = 514,995.50 × 203,419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,185.14x = 104,760,004,021.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,760,004,021.88/373,185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,718.59

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