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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,972.54, 518,842.26 and 203,890.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,972.54, 518,842.26 and 203,890.44 is: 281,368.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,972.54 : 518,842.26 = 203,890.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,972.54/518,842.26 = 203,890.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,972.54x = 518,842.26 × 203,890.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,972.54x = 105,786,976,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,786,976,681.99/375,972.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,368.89

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