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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,514.16, 518,207.41 and 203,435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,514.16, 518,207.41 and 203,435.48 is: 280,739.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,514.16 : 518,207.41 = 203,435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,514.16/518,207.41 = 203,435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,514.16x = 518,207.41 × 203,435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,514.16x = 105,421,773,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,421,773,598.40/375,514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,739.81

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