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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,464.12, 518,137.38 and 203,378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,464.12, 518,137.38 and 203,378.09 is: 280,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,464.12 : 518,137.38 = 203,378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,464.12/518,137.38 = 203,378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,464.12x = 518,137.38 × 203,378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,464.12x = 105,377,788,111.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,377,788,111.32/375,464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,660.08

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