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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,070.29, 518,973.97 and 203,987.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,070.29, 518,973.97 and 203,987.82 is: 281,501.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,070.29 : 518,973.97 = 203,987.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,070.29/518,973.97 = 203,987.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,070.29x = 518,973.97 × 203,987.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,070.29x = 105,864,367,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,864,367,757.11/376,070.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,501.55

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