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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,114.48, 572,014.35 and 203,773.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,114.48, 572,014.35 and 203,773.08 is: 305,842.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,114.48 : 572,014.35 = 203,773.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,114.48/572,014.35 = 203,773.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,114.48x = 572,014.35 × 203,773.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,114.48x = 116,561,125,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,561,125,903.70/381,114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,842.82

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