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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,968, 518,839.86 and 203,886.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,968, 518,839.86 and 203,886.29 is: 281,365.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,968 : 518,839.86 = 203,886.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,968/518,839.86 = 203,886.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,968x = 518,839.86 × 203,886.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,968x = 105,784,334,159.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,784,334,159.52/375,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,365.26

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