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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,002.84, 518,881.78 and 203,919.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,002.84, 518,881.78 and 203,919.09 is: 281,407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,002.84 : 518,881.78 = 203,919.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,002.84/518,881.78 = 203,919.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,002.84x = 518,881.78 × 203,919.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,002.84x = 105,809,900,395.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,809,900,395.18/376,002.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,407.18

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