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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,522.08, 518,217.08 and 203,436.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,522.08, 518,217.08 and 203,436.09 is: 280,739.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,522.08 : 518,217.08 = 203,436.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,522.08/518,217.08 = 203,436.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,522.08x = 518,217.08 × 203,436.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,522.08x = 105,424,055,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,424,055,509.24/375,522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,739.97

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