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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,871.28, 518,704.44 and 203,790.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,871.28, 518,704.44 and 203,790.56 is: 281,232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,871.28 : 518,704.44 = 203,790.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,871.28/518,704.44 = 203,790.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,871.28x = 518,704.44 × 203,790.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,871.28x = 105,707,068,302.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,707,068,302.09/375,871.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,232.10

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