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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,711.55, 518,488.23 and 203,635.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,711.55, 518,488.23 and 203,635.05 is: 281,019.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,711.55 : 518,488.23 = 203,635.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,711.55/518,488.23 = 203,635.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,711.55x = 518,488.23 × 203,635.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,711.55x = 105,582,375,316.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,582,375,316.58/375,711.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,019.78

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