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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,030.71, 517,543.74 and 202,948.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,030.71, 517,543.74 and 202,948.65 is: 280,069.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,030.71 : 517,543.74 = 202,948.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,030.71/517,543.74 = 202,948.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,030.71x = 517,543.74 × 202,948.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,030.71x = 105,034,803,348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,034,803,348.95/375,030.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,069.88

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