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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,463.52, 518,135.34 and 203,378.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,463.52, 518,135.34 and 203,378.20 is: 280,659.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,463.52 : 518,135.34 = 203,378.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,463.52/518,135.34 = 203,378.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,463.52x = 518,135.34 × 203,378.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,463.52x = 105,377,432,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,377,432,805.59/375,463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,659.58

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