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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,027.32, 517,535.82 and 202,945.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,027.32, 517,535.82 and 202,945.16 is: 280,063.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,027.32 : 517,535.82 = 202,945.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,027.32/517,535.82 = 202,945.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,027.32x = 517,535.82 × 202,945.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,027.32x = 105,031,389,795.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,031,389,795.63/375,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,063.30

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