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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,457.62, 518,128.41 and 203,371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,457.62, 518,128.41 and 203,371.59 is: 280,651.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,457.62 : 518,128.41 = 203,371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,457.62/518,128.41 = 203,371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,457.62x = 518,128.41 × 203,371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,457.62x = 105,372,598,565.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,372,598,565.87/375,457.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,651.11

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