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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,019.08, 517,527.72 and 202,937.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,019.08, 517,527.72 and 202,937.06 is: 280,053.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,019.08 : 517,527.72 = 202,937.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,019.08/517,527.72 = 202,937.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,019.08x = 517,527.72 × 202,937.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,019.08x = 105,025,551,377.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,025,551,377.67/375,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,053.89

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