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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,637.48, 518,378.71 and 203,560.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,637.48, 518,378.71 and 203,560.21 is: 280,912.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,637.48 : 518,378.71 = 203,560.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,637.48/518,378.71 = 203,560.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,637.48x = 518,378.71 × 203,560.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,637.48x = 105,521,279,067.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,521,279,067.13/375,637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,912.54

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