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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,027.38, 517,533.84 and 202,941.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,027.38, 517,533.84 and 202,941.58 is: 280,057.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,027.38 : 517,533.84 = 202,941.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,027.38/517,533.84 = 202,941.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,027.38x = 517,533.84 × 202,941.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,027.38x = 105,029,135,193.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,029,135,193.07/375,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,057.25

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