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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,775.86, 518,568.78 and 203,693.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,775.86, 518,568.78 and 203,693.16 is: 281,095.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,775.86 : 518,568.78 = 203,693.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,775.86/518,568.78 = 203,693.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,775.86x = 518,568.78 × 203,693.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,775.86x = 105,628,913,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,628,913,475.55/375,775.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,095.53

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