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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,392.04, 518,036.94 and 203,307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,392.04, 518,036.94 and 203,307.18 is: 280,561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,392.04 : 518,036.94 = 203,307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,392.04/518,036.94 = 203,307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,392.04x = 518,036.94 × 203,307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,392.04x = 105,320,629,407.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,320,629,407.23/375,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,561.70

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