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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,014.08, 517,520.82 and 202,932.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,014.08, 517,520.82 and 202,932.06 is: 280,046.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,014.08 : 517,520.82 = 202,932.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,014.08/517,520.82 = 202,932.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,014.08x = 517,520.82 × 202,932.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,014.08x = 105,021,566,095.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,021,566,095.49/375,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,046.99

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