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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,445.18, 518,111.67 and 203,359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,445.18, 518,111.67 and 203,359.26 is: 280,634.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,445.18 : 518,111.67 = 203,359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,445.18/518,111.67 = 203,359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,445.18x = 518,111.67 × 203,359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,445.18x = 105,362,805,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,362,805,808.56/375,445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,634.33

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