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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,869.28, 518,701.68 and 203,788.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,869.28, 518,701.68 and 203,788.56 is: 281,229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,869.28 : 518,701.68 = 203,788.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,869.28/518,701.68 = 203,788.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,869.28x = 518,701.68 × 203,788.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,869.28x = 105,705,468,436.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,705,468,436.78/375,869.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,229.34

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