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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,910.32, 518,755.69 and 203,827.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,910.32, 518,755.69 and 203,827.97 is: 281,282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,910.32 : 518,755.69 = 203,827.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,910.32/518,755.69 = 203,827.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,910.32x = 518,755.69 × 203,827.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,910.32x = 105,736,920,005.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,736,920,005.97/375,910.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,282.30

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