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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,518.16, 518,212.92 and 203,439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,518.16, 518,212.92 and 203,439.48 is: 280,745.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,518.16 : 518,212.92 = 203,439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,518.16/518,212.92 = 203,439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,518.16x = 518,212.92 × 203,439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,518.16x = 105,424,966,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,424,966,974.08/375,518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,745.32

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