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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,024.21, 517,534.77 and 202,942.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,024.21, 517,534.77 and 202,942.15 is: 280,060.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,024.21 : 517,534.77 = 202,942.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,024.21/517,534.77 = 202,942.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,024.21x = 517,534.77 × 202,942.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,024.21x = 105,029,618,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,029,618,923.56/375,024.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,060.90

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