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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,444.18, 518,110.29 and 203,358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,444.18, 518,110.29 and 203,358.26 is: 280,632.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,444.18 : 518,110.29 = 203,358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,444.18/518,110.29 = 203,358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,444.18x = 518,110.29 × 203,358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,444.18x = 105,362,008,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,362,008,357.77/375,444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,632.95

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