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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,026.71, 517,538.22 and 202,944.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,026.71, 517,538.22 and 202,944.65 is: 280,064.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,026.71 : 517,538.22 = 202,944.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,026.71/517,538.22 = 202,944.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,026.71x = 517,538.22 × 202,944.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,026.71x = 105,031,612,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,031,612,919.52/375,026.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,064.35

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