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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,465.12, 518,138.76 and 203,379.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,465.12, 518,138.76 and 203,379.09 is: 280,661.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,465.12 : 518,138.76 = 203,379.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,465.12/518,138.76 = 203,379.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,465.12x = 518,138.76 × 203,379.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,465.12x = 105,378,589,502.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,378,589,502.53/375,465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,661.46

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