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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,905.67, 518,747.55 and 203,821.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,905.67, 518,747.55 and 203,821.88 is: 281,272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,905.67 : 518,747.55 = 203,821.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,905.67/518,747.55 = 203,821.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,905.67x = 518,747.55 × 203,821.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,905.67x = 105,732,098,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,732,098,292.66/375,905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,272.95

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