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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,028.21, 517,540.29 and 202,946.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,028.21, 517,540.29 and 202,946.15 is: 280,066.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,028.21 : 517,540.29 = 202,946.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,028.21/517,540.29 = 202,946.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,028.21x = 517,540.29 × 202,946.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,028.21x = 105,032,809,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,032,809,325.38/375,028.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,066.42

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