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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,771.72, 518,563.05 and 203,689.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,771.72, 518,563.05 and 203,689.02 is: 281,089.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,771.72 : 518,563.05 = 203,689.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,771.72/518,563.05 = 203,689.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,771.72x = 518,563.05 × 203,689.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,771.72x = 105,625,599,462.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,625,599,462.71/375,771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,089.80

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