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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,187.14, 514,998.26 and 203,421.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,187.14, 514,998.26 and 203,421.26 is: 280,721.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,187.14 : 514,998.26 = 203,421.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,187.14/514,998.26 = 203,421.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,187.14x = 514,998.26 × 203,421.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,187.14x = 104,761,594,947.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,761,594,947.01/373,187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,721.34

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