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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,017.58, 517,525.62 and 202,935.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,017.58, 517,525.62 and 202,935.54 is: 280,051.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,017.58 : 517,525.62 = 202,935.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,017.58/517,525.62 = 202,935.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,017.58x = 517,525.62 × 202,935.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,017.58x = 105,024,341,158.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,024,341,158.54/375,017.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,051.78

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