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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,638.11, 518,382.18 and 203,556.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,638.11, 518,382.18 and 203,556.44 is: 280,908.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,638.11 : 518,382.18 = 203,556.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,638.11/518,382.18 = 203,556.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,638.11x = 518,382.18 × 203,556.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,638.11x = 105,520,032,416.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,520,032,416.20/375,638.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,908.75

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