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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,421.08, 518,077.95 and 203,335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,421.08, 518,077.95 and 203,335.05 is: 280,600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,421.08 : 518,077.95 = 203,335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,421.08/518,077.95 = 203,335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,421.08x = 518,077.95 × 203,335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,421.08x = 105,343,405,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,343,405,867.15/375,421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,600.67

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