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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,029.32, 517,538.58 and 202,947.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,029.32, 517,538.58 and 202,947.16 is: 280,066.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,029.32 : 517,538.58 = 202,947.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,029.32/517,538.58 = 202,947.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,029.32x = 517,538.58 × 202,947.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,029.32x = 105,032,985,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,032,985,001.43/375,029.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,066.06

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