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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,026.13, 517,532.12 and 202,940.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,026.13, 517,532.12 and 202,940.33 is: 280,055.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,026.13 : 517,532.12 = 202,940.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,026.13/517,532.12 = 202,940.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,026.13x = 517,532.12 × 202,940.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,026.13x = 105,028,137,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,028,137,163.54/375,026.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,055.52

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