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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,497.02, 518,183.66 and 203,418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,497.02, 518,183.66 and 203,418.26 is: 280,716.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,497.02 : 518,183.66 = 203,418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,497.02/518,183.66 = 203,418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,497.02x = 518,183.66 × 203,418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,497.02x = 105,408,018,477.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,408,018,477.63/375,497.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,716.00

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