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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,949.96, 518,812.09 and 203,867.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,949.96, 518,812.09 and 203,867.79 is: 281,338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,949.96 : 518,812.09 = 203,867.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,949.96/518,812.09 = 203,867.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,949.96x = 518,812.09 × 203,867.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,949.96x = 105,769,071,758.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,769,071,758.37/375,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,338.17

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