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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,008.60, 517,513.23 and 202,926.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,008.60, 517,513.23 and 202,926.55 is: 280,039.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,008.60 : 517,513.23 = 202,926.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,008.60/517,513.23 = 202,926.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,008.60x = 517,513.23 × 202,926.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,008.60x = 105,017,175,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,017,175,632.34/375,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,039.38

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