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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,023.21, 517,533.39 and 202,941.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,023.21, 517,533.39 and 202,941.15 is: 280,059.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,023.21 : 517,533.39 = 202,941.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,023.21/517,533.39 = 202,941.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,023.21x = 517,533.39 × 202,941.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,023.21x = 105,028,821,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,028,821,330.00/375,023.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,059.53

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