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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,712.55, 518,489.61 and 203,636.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,712.55, 518,489.61 and 203,636.05 is: 281,021.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,712.55 : 518,489.61 = 203,636.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,712.55/518,489.61 = 203,636.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,712.55x = 518,489.61 × 203,636.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,712.55x = 105,583,176,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,583,176,146.44/375,712.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,021.16

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