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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,431.15, 518,090.86 and 203,344.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,431.15, 518,090.86 and 203,344.83 is: 280,613.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,431.15 : 518,090.86 = 203,344.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,431.15/518,090.86 = 203,344.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,431.15x = 518,090.86 × 203,344.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,431.15x = 105,351,097,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,351,097,342.89/375,431.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,613.63

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