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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,027.26, 517,533.67 and 202,941.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,027.26, 517,533.67 and 202,941.45 is: 280,057.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,027.26 : 517,533.67 = 202,941.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,027.26/517,533.67 = 202,941.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,027.26x = 517,533.67 × 202,941.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,027.26x = 105,029,033,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,029,033,413.62/375,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,057.06

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