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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,241.43, 558,886.14 and 204,410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,241.43, 558,886.14 and 204,410.49 is: 306,081.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,241.43 : 558,886.14 = 204,410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,241.43/558,886.14 = 204,410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,241.43x = 558,886.14 × 204,410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,241.43x = 114,242,189,731.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,242,189,731.61/373,241.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,081.21

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