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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,439.16, 518,101.89 and 203,352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,439.16, 518,101.89 and 203,352.86 is: 280,624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,439.16 : 518,101.89 = 203,352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,439.16/518,101.89 = 203,352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,439.16x = 518,101.89 × 203,352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,439.16x = 105,357,501,102.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,357,501,102.91/375,439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,624.70

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