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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,762.84, 518,550.81 and 203,680.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,762.84, 518,550.81 and 203,680.11 is: 281,077.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,762.84 : 518,550.81 = 203,680.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,762.84/518,550.81 = 203,680.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,762.84x = 518,550.81 × 203,680.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,762.84x = 105,618,486,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,618,486,021.39/375,762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,077.52

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